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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.78, 12,232.24 and 3,473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.78, 12,232.24 and 3,473.72 is: 5,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.78 : 12,232.24 = 3,473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.78/12,232.24 = 3,473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.78x = 12,232.24 × 3,473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.78x = 42,491,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,491,376.73/8,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.25

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