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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.08, 12,203.23 and 4,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.08, 12,203.23 and 4,246.28 is: 6,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.08 : 12,203.23 = 4,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.08/12,203.23 = 4,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.08x = 12,203.23 × 4,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.08x = 51,818,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,818,331.48/8,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.02

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