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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.08, 12,225.12 and 3,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.08, 12,225.12 and 3,766.72 is: 5,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.08 : 12,225.12 = 3,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.08/12,225.12 = 3,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.08x = 12,225.12 × 3,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.08x = 46,048,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,048,604.01/8,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.08

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