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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.18, 12,475.09 and 4,155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.18, 12,475.09 and 4,155.94 is: 6,229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.18 : 12,475.09 = 4,155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.18/12,475.09 = 4,155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.18x = 12,475.09 × 4,155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.18x = 51,845,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,845,725.53/8,322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.83

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