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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.28, 12,226.23 and 2,956.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.28, 12,226.23 and 2,956.56 is: 4,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.28 : 12,226.23 = 2,956.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.28/12,226.23 = 2,956.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.28x = 12,226.23 × 2,956.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.28x = 36,147,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,147,582.57/8,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.13

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