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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.40, 12,223.47 and 2,884.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.40, 12,223.47 and 2,884.89 is: 4,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.40 : 12,223.47 = 2,884.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.40/12,223.47 = 2,884.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.40x = 12,223.47 × 2,884.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.40x = 35,263,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,263,366.37/8,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.58

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