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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.32, 12,226.12 and 5,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.32, 12,226.12 and 5,535.64 is: 8,302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.32 : 12,226.12 = 5,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.32/12,226.12 = 5,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.32x = 12,226.12 × 5,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.32x = 67,679,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,679,398.92/8,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.88

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