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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.91, 12,224.36 and 3,470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.91, 12,224.36 and 3,470.25 is: 5,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.91 : 12,224.36 = 3,470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.91/12,224.36 = 3,470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.91x = 12,224.36 × 3,470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.91x = 42,421,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421,608.68/8,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.25

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