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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.52, 12,236.24 and 3,477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.52, 12,236.24 and 3,477.65 is: 5,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.52 : 12,236.24 = 3,477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.52/12,236.24 = 3,477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.52x = 12,236.24 × 3,477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.52x = 42,553,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553,342.65/8,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.82

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