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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.83, 12,244.77 and 3,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.83, 12,244.77 and 3,235.14 is: 4,850.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.83 : 12,244.77 = 3,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.83/12,244.77 = 3,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.83x = 12,244.77 × 3,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.83x = 39,613,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,613,545.22/8,166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.54

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