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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.30, 12,209.73 and 4,866.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.30, 12,209.73 and 4,866.02 is: 7,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.30 : 12,209.73 = 4,866.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.30/12,209.73 = 4,866.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.30x = 12,209.73 × 4,866.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.30x = 59,412,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,412,790.37/8,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.64

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