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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.77, 12,248.38 and 3,548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.77, 12,248.38 and 3,548.77 is: 5,323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.77 : 12,248.38 = 3,548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.77/12,248.38 = 3,548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.77x = 12,248.38 × 3,548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.77x = 43,466,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,466,683.49/8,165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.04

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