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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.62, 12,242.06 and 3,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.62, 12,242.06 and 3,998.44 is: 5,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.62 : 12,242.06 = 3,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.62/12,242.06 = 3,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.62x = 12,242.06 × 3,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.62x = 48,949,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,949,142.39/8,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.74

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