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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.85, 12,238.38 and 3,475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.85, 12,238.38 and 3,475.37 is: 5,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.85 : 12,238.38 = 3,475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.85/12,238.38 = 3,475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.85x = 12,238.38 × 3,475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.85x = 42,532,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532,820.13/8,155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.01

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