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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.58, 12,225.88 and 5,247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.58, 12,225.88 and 5,247.34 is: 7,871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.58 : 12,225.88 = 5,247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.58/12,225.88 = 5,247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.58x = 12,225.88 × 5,247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.58x = 64,153,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153,349.16/8,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,871.02

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