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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.01, 12,222.81 and 2,884.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.01, 12,222.81 and 2,884.34 is: 4,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.01 : 12,222.81 = 2,884.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.01/12,222.81 = 2,884.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.01x = 12,222.81 × 2,884.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.01x = 35,254,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254,678.68/8,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.72

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