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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.48, 12,222.48 and 2,883.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.48, 12,222.48 and 2,883.92 is: 4,324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.48 : 12,222.48 = 2,883.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.48/12,222.48 = 2,883.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.48x = 12,222.48 × 2,883.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.48x = 35,248,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,248,654.52/8,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.73

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