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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.52, 12,227.22 and 3,536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.52, 12,227.22 and 3,536.76 is: 5,305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.52 : 12,227.22 = 3,536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.52/12,227.22 = 3,536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.52x = 12,227.22 × 3,536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.52x = 43,244,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,742.61/8,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,305.76

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