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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163, 12,246.12 and 3,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163, 12,246.12 and 3,483 is: 5,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163 : 12,246.12 = 3,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163/12,246.12 = 3,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163x = 12,246.12 × 3,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163x = 42,653,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,653,235.96/8,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.19

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