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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.25, 12,225.39 and 1,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.25, 12,225.39 and 1,994.25 is: 2,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.25 : 12,225.39 = 1,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.25/12,225.39 = 1,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.25x = 12,225.39 × 1,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.25x = 24,380,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,380,484.01/8,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.38

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