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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.08, 12,217.56 and 3,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.08, 12,217.56 and 3,218.80 is: 4,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.08 : 12,217.56 = 3,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.08/12,217.56 = 3,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.08x = 12,217.56 × 3,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.08x = 39,325,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,325,882.13/8,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.21

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