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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.21, 12,231.44 and 3,770.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.21, 12,231.44 and 3,770.73 is: 5,658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.21 : 12,231.44 = 3,770.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.21/12,231.44 = 3,770.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.21x = 12,231.44 × 3,770.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.21x = 46,121,438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121,438.90/8,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.93

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