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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.16, 12,215.84 and 3,758.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.16, 12,215.84 and 3,758.43 is: 5,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.16 : 12,215.84 = 3,758.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.16/12,215.84 = 3,758.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.16x = 12,215.84 × 3,758.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.16x = 45,912,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,912,360.74/8,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.31

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