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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.03, 12,227.67 and 3,709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.03, 12,227.67 and 3,709.28 is: 5,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.03 : 12,227.67 = 3,709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.03/12,227.67 = 3,709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.03x = 12,227.67 × 3,709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.03x = 45,355,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355,873.07/8,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.12

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