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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.26, 12,241.44 and 3,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.26, 12,241.44 and 3,231.44 is: 4,848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.26 : 12,241.44 = 3,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.26/12,241.44 = 3,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.26x = 12,241.44 × 3,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.26x = 39,557,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,557,478.87/8,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.76

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