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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.46, 12,227.19 and 2,890.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.46, 12,227.19 and 2,890.33 is: 4,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.46 : 12,227.19 = 2,890.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.46/12,227.19 = 2,890.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.46x = 12,227.19 × 2,890.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.46x = 35,340,614.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,340,614.07/8,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.50

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