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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.02, 12,244.08 and 3,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.02, 12,244.08 and 3,233.20 is: 4,851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.02 : 12,244.08 = 3,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.02/12,244.08 = 3,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.02x = 12,244.08 × 3,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.02x = 39,587,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,587,559.46/8,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.40

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