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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.36, 12,221.61 and 3,150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.36, 12,221.61 and 3,150.85 is: 4,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.36 : 12,221.61 = 3,150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.36/12,221.61 = 3,150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.36x = 12,221.61 × 3,150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.36x = 38,508,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,508,449.28/8,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.33

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