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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.04, 12,223.10 and 3,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.04, 12,223.10 and 3,763.28 is: 5,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.04 : 12,223.10 = 3,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.04/12,223.10 = 3,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.04x = 12,223.10 × 3,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.04x = 45,998,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,998,987.73/8,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.02

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