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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.25, 12,157.22 and 6,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.25, 12,157.22 and 6,544.52 is: 9,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.25 : 12,157.22 = 6,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.25/12,157.22 = 6,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.25x = 12,157.22 × 6,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.25x = 79,563,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,563,075.93/8,122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.70

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