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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.58, 12,228.09 and 3,470.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.58, 12,228.09 and 3,470.82 is: 5,207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.58 : 12,228.09 = 3,470.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.58/12,228.09 = 3,470.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.58x = 12,228.09 × 3,470.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.58x = 42,441,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,441,499.33/8,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.18

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