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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.20, 12,215.70 and 3,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.20, 12,215.70 and 3,470.20 is: 5,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.20 : 12,215.70 = 3,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.20/12,215.70 = 3,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.20x = 12,215.70 × 3,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.20x = 42,390,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,390,922.14/8,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.21

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