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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.76, 12,249.19 and 3,235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.76, 12,249.19 and 3,235.39 is: 4,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.76 : 12,249.19 = 3,235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.76/12,249.19 = 3,235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.76x = 12,249.19 × 3,235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.76x = 39,630,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,630,829.41/8,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.30

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