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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.38, 12,225.30 and 4,203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.38, 12,225.30 and 4,203.06 is: 6,305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.38 : 12,225.30 = 4,203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.38/12,225.30 = 4,203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.38x = 12,225.30 × 4,203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.38x = 51,383,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,383,669.42/8,149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.22

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