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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.82, 12,249.26 and 3,238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.82, 12,249.26 and 3,238.14 is: 4,855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.82 : 12,249.26 = 3,238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.82/12,249.26 = 3,238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.82x = 12,249.26 × 3,238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.82x = 39,664,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664,818.78/8,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.04

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