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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.52, 12,246.51 and 3,547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.52, 12,246.51 and 3,547.52 is: 5,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.52 : 12,246.51 = 3,547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.52/12,246.51 = 3,547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.52x = 12,246.51 × 3,547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.52x = 43,444,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444,739.16/8,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.16

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