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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.41, 12,237.72 and 3,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.41, 12,237.72 and 3,474.92 is: 5,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.41 : 12,237.72 = 3,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.41/12,237.72 = 3,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.41x = 12,237.72 × 3,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.41x = 42,525,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,525,036.79/8,155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.33

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