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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.49, 12,236.04 and 4,208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.49, 12,236.04 and 4,208.49 is: 6,309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.49 : 12,236.04 = 4,208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.49/12,236.04 = 4,208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.49x = 12,236.04 × 4,208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.49x = 51,495,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,495,251.98/8,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.54

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