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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.24, 12,256.41 and 3,237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.24, 12,256.41 and 3,237.77 is: 4,858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.24 : 12,256.41 = 3,237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.24/12,256.41 = 3,237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.24x = 12,256.41 × 3,237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.24x = 39,683,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,683,436.61/8,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.26

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