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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.80, 12,250.20 and 3,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.80, 12,250.20 and 3,236.60 is: 4,854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.80 : 12,250.20 = 3,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.80/12,250.20 = 3,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.80x = 12,250.20 × 3,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.80x = 39,648,997.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,997.32/8,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.90

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