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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.04, 12,216.42 and 2,883.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.04, 12,216.42 and 2,883.06 is: 4,321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.04 : 12,216.42 = 2,883.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.04/12,216.42 = 2,883.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.04x = 12,216.42 × 2,883.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.04x = 35,220,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,220,671.85/8,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.53

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