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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.01, 12,233.57 and 3,226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.01, 12,233.57 and 3,226.19 is: 4,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.01 : 12,233.57 = 3,226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.01/12,233.57 = 3,226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.01x = 12,233.57 × 3,226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.01x = 39,467,743.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,467,743.90/8,153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.88

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