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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.06, 12,223.67 and 3,767.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.06, 12,223.67 and 3,767.15 is: 5,650.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.06 : 12,223.67 = 3,767.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.06/12,223.67 = 3,767.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.06x = 12,223.67 × 3,767.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.06x = 46,048,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,048,318.49/8,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.06

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