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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.10, 12,166.65 and 4,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.10, 12,166.65 and 4,222.30 is: 6,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.10 : 12,166.65 = 4,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.10/12,166.65 = 4,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.10x = 12,166.65 × 4,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.10x = 51,371,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371,246.30/8,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,330.33

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