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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.64, 12,245.04 and 3,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.64, 12,245.04 and 3,236.64 is: 4,851.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.64 : 12,245.04 = 3,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.64/12,245.04 = 3,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.64x = 12,245.04 × 3,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.64x = 39,632,786.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,632,786.27/8,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.82

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