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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.14, 12,216.66 and 3,770.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.14, 12,216.66 and 3,770.47 is: 5,651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.14 : 12,216.66 = 3,770.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.14/12,216.66 = 3,770.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.14x = 12,216.66 × 3,770.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.14x = 46,062,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,550.03/8,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.75

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