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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.53, 12,247.67 and 3,485.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.53, 12,247.67 and 3,485.03 is: 5,227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.53 : 12,247.67 = 3,485.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.53/12,247.67 = 3,485.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.53x = 12,247.67 × 3,485.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.53x = 42,683,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,683,418.72/8,164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.91

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