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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.03, 12,253.35 and 3,235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.03, 12,253.35 and 3,235.73 is: 4,855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.03 : 12,253.35 = 3,235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.03/12,253.35 = 3,235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.03x = 12,253.35 × 3,235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.03x = 39,648,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,594.58/8,165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.90

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