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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.48, 12,214.52 and 4,442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.48, 12,214.52 and 4,442.96 is: 6,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.48 : 12,214.52 = 4,442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.48/12,214.52 = 4,442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.48x = 12,214.52 × 4,442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.48x = 54,268,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,268,623.78/8,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.33

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