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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.74, 12,217.41 and 3,530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.74, 12,217.41 and 3,530.22 is: 5,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.74 : 12,217.41 = 3,530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.74/12,217.41 = 3,530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.74x = 12,217.41 × 3,530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.74x = 43,130,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,130,145.13/8,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.21

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