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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.48, 12,227.10 and 3,990.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.48, 12,227.10 and 3,990.70 is: 5,985.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.48 : 12,227.10 = 3,990.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.48/12,227.10 = 3,990.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.48x = 12,227.10 × 3,990.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.48x = 48,794,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,794,687.97/8,152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.26

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