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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.34, 12,227.58 and 3,770.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.34, 12,227.58 and 3,770.94 is: 5,657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.34 : 12,227.58 = 3,770.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.34/12,227.58 = 3,770.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.34x = 12,227.58 × 3,770.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.34x = 46,109,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,109,470.53/8,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.37

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