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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.63, 12,227.29 and 3,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.63, 12,227.29 and 3,223.67 is: 4,836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.63 : 12,227.29 = 3,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.63/12,227.29 = 3,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.63x = 12,227.29 × 3,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.63x = 39,416,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,416,678.76/8,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.03

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