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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.97, 12,219.44 and 3,466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.97, 12,219.44 and 3,466.69 is: 5,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.97 : 12,219.44 = 3,466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.97/12,219.44 = 3,466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.97x = 12,219.44 × 3,466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.97x = 42,361,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361,010.45/8,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.05

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