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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.65, 12,262.17 and 3,246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.65, 12,262.17 and 3,246.75 is: 4,867.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.65 : 12,262.17 = 3,246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.65/12,262.17 = 3,246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.65x = 12,262.17 × 3,246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.65x = 39,812,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,812,200.45/8,179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.23

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