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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.04, 12,216.74 and 3,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.04, 12,216.74 and 3,223.08 is: 4,831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.04 : 12,216.74 = 3,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.04/12,216.74 = 3,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.04x = 12,216.74 × 3,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.04x = 39,375,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,530.36/8,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.33

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