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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.73, 12,217.07 and 5,336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.73, 12,217.07 and 5,336.19 is: 7,998.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.73 : 12,217.07 = 5,336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.73/12,217.07 = 5,336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.73x = 12,217.07 × 5,336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.73x = 65,192,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,192,580.08/8,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.37

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