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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.80, 12,226.60 and 4,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.80, 12,226.60 and 4,262.80 is: 6,394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.80 : 12,226.60 = 4,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.80/12,226.60 = 4,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.80x = 12,226.60 × 4,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.80x = 52,119,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119,550.48/8,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.41

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