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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.40, 12,229.25 and 3,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.40, 12,229.25 and 3,160.12 is: 4,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.40 : 12,229.25 = 3,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.40/12,229.25 = 3,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.40x = 12,229.25 × 3,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.40x = 38,645,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645,851.14/8,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.68

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