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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.93, 12,225.48 and 5,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.93, 12,225.48 and 5,535.24 is: 8,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.93 : 12,225.48 = 5,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.93/12,225.48 = 5,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.93x = 12,225.48 × 5,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.93x = 67,670,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,670,930.45/8,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.24

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