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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.45, 12,227.24 and 3,470.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.45, 12,227.24 and 3,470.37 is: 5,206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.45 : 12,227.24 = 3,470.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.45/12,227.24 = 3,470.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.45x = 12,227.24 × 3,470.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.45x = 42,432,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,432,968.39/8,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.21

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