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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.74, 12,228.55 and 4,685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.74, 12,228.55 and 4,685.56 is: 7,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.74 : 12,228.55 = 4,685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.74/12,228.55 = 4,685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.74x = 12,228.55 × 4,685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.74x = 57,297,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,297,657.59/8,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.75

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