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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.36, 12,264.18 and 3,245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.36, 12,264.18 and 3,245.49 is: 4,868.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.36 : 12,264.18 = 3,245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.36/12,264.18 = 3,245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.36x = 12,264.18 × 3,245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.36x = 39,803,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,803,273.55/8,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.69

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