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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.76, 12,223.80 and 3,477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.76, 12,223.80 and 3,477.36 is: 5,213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.76 : 12,223.80 = 3,477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.76/12,223.80 = 3,477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.76x = 12,223.80 × 3,477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.76x = 42,506,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,506,553.17/8,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.12

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