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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.70, 12,224.55 and 4,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.70, 12,224.55 and 4,255.30 is: 6,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.70 : 12,224.55 = 4,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.70/12,224.55 = 4,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.70x = 12,224.55 × 4,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.70x = 52,019,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,019,127.62/8,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.95

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