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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.95, 12,236.85 and 5,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.95, 12,236.85 and 5,032.32 is: 7,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.95 : 12,236.85 = 5,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.95/12,236.85 = 5,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.95x = 12,236.85 × 5,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.95x = 61,579,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,579,744.99/8,155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.28

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