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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.03, 12,225.06 and 3,222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.03, 12,225.06 and 3,222.18 is: 4,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.03 : 12,225.06 = 3,222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.03/12,225.06 = 3,222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.03x = 12,225.06 × 3,222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.03x = 39,391,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,391,343.83/8,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.68

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