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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.61, 12,236.74 and 3,235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.61, 12,236.74 and 3,235.71 is: 4,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.61 : 12,236.74 = 3,235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.61/12,236.74 = 3,235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.61x = 12,236.74 × 3,235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.61x = 39,594,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,594,541.99/8,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.72

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