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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.76, 12,229.05 and 3,222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.76, 12,229.05 and 3,222.37 is: 4,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.76 : 12,229.05 = 3,222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.76/12,229.05 = 3,222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.76x = 12,229.05 × 3,222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.76x = 39,406,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406,524.96/8,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.52

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