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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.02, 12,245.58 and 3,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.02, 12,245.58 and 3,234.20 is: 4,852.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.02 : 12,245.58 = 3,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.02/12,245.58 = 3,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.02x = 12,245.58 × 3,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.02x = 39,604,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,604,654.84/8,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.91

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