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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.66, 12,228.09 and 3,225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.66, 12,228.09 and 3,225.30 is: 4,834.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.66 : 12,228.09 = 3,225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.66/12,228.09 = 3,225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.66x = 12,228.09 × 3,225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.66x = 39,439,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,439,258.68/8,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.63

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