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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.01, 12,242.58 and 3,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.01, 12,242.58 and 3,232.20 is: 4,849.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.01 : 12,242.58 = 3,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.01/12,242.58 = 3,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.01x = 12,242.58 × 3,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.01x = 39,570,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,570,467.08/8,159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.91

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