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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.22, 12,211.56 and 5,226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.22, 12,211.56 and 5,226.93 is: 7,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.22 : 12,211.56 = 5,226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.22/12,211.56 = 5,226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.22x = 12,211.56 × 5,226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.22x = 63,828,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,828,969.31/8,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.56

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