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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.63, 12,233.77 and 3,224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.63, 12,233.77 and 3,224.77 is: 4,837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.63 : 12,233.77 = 3,224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.63/12,233.77 = 3,224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.63x = 12,233.77 × 3,224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.63x = 39,451,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,451,055.84/8,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.87

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