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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.20, 12,234.90 and 3,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.20, 12,234.90 and 3,226.20 is: 4,838.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.20 : 12,234.90 = 3,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.20/12,234.90 = 3,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.20x = 12,234.90 × 3,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.20x = 39,472,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472,234.38/8,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.35

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