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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.69, 12,246.80 and 3,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.69, 12,246.80 and 3,483.72 is: 5,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.69 : 12,246.80 = 3,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.69/12,246.80 = 3,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.69x = 12,246.80 × 3,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.69x = 42,664,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664,422.10/8,163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.12

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