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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.83, 12,223.65 and 4,201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.83, 12,223.65 and 4,201.59 is: 6,301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.83 : 12,223.65 = 4,201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.83/12,223.65 = 4,201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.83x = 12,223.65 × 4,201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.83x = 51,358,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,358,765.60/8,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.05

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