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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.91, 12,238.48 and 3,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.91, 12,238.48 and 3,475.42 is: 5,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.91 : 12,238.48 = 3,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.91/12,238.48 = 3,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.91x = 12,238.48 × 3,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.91x = 42,533,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,533,881.20/8,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.10

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