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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.01, 12,225.93 and 3,475.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.01, 12,225.93 and 3,475.63 is: 5,209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.01 : 12,225.93 = 3,475.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.01/12,225.93 = 3,475.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.01x = 12,225.93 × 3,475.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.01x = 42,492,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492,809.09/8,157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.36

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