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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.22, 12,225.87 and 3,467.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.22, 12,225.87 and 3,467.61 is: 5,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.22 : 12,225.87 = 3,467.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.22/12,225.87 = 3,467.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.22x = 12,225.87 × 3,467.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.22x = 42,394,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394,549.07/8,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.64

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