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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.84, 12,263.02 and 3,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.84, 12,263.02 and 3,244.20 is: 4,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.84 : 12,263.02 = 3,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.84/12,263.02 = 3,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.84x = 12,263.02 × 3,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.84x = 39,783,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,783,689.48/8,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.01

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