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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.62, 12,227.63 and 3,411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.62, 12,227.63 and 3,411.63 is: 5,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.62 : 12,227.63 = 3,411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.62/12,227.63 = 3,411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.62x = 12,227.63 × 3,411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.62x = 41,716,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716,132.28/8,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.02

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