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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.85, 12,245.50 and 3,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.85, 12,245.50 and 3,237.80 is: 4,852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.85 : 12,245.50 = 3,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.85/12,245.50 = 3,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.85x = 12,245.50 × 3,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.85x = 39,648,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,466.27/8,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.43

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