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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.60, 12,246.90 and 3,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.60, 12,246.90 and 3,238.60 is: 4,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.60 : 12,246.90 = 3,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.60/12,246.90 = 3,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.60x = 12,246.90 × 3,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.60x = 39,662,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,662,810.34/8,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.33

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