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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.96, 12,229.68 and 3,770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.96, 12,229.68 and 3,770.48 is: 5,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.96 : 12,229.68 = 3,770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.96/12,229.68 = 3,770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.96x = 12,229.68 × 3,770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.96x = 46,111,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,111,763.85/8,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.22

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