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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.06, 12,263.91 and 3,244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.06, 12,263.91 and 3,244.71 is: 4,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.06 : 12,263.91 = 3,244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.06/12,263.91 = 3,244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.06x = 12,263.91 × 3,244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.06x = 39,792,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,792,831.42/8,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.59

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