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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.23, 12,248.09 and 3,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.23, 12,248.09 and 3,235.33 is: 4,851.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.23 : 12,248.09 = 3,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.23/12,248.09 = 3,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.23x = 12,248.09 × 3,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.23x = 39,626,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,626,613.02/8,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.31

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