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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156.64, 12,231.88 and 3,473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,156.64, 12,231.88 and 3,473.72 is: 5,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156.64 : 12,231.88 = 3,473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156.64/12,231.88 = 3,473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156.64x = 12,231.88 × 3,473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156.64x = 42,490,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,490,126.19/8,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.27

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