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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.07, 12,243.11 and 3,232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.07, 12,243.11 and 3,232.41 is: 4,848.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.07 : 12,243.11 = 3,232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.07/12,243.11 = 3,232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.07x = 12,243.11 × 3,232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.07x = 39,574,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574,735.03/8,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.62

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