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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.50, 12,218.97 and 3,214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.50, 12,218.97 and 3,214.36 is: 4,818.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.50 : 12,218.97 = 3,214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.50/12,218.97 = 3,214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.50x = 12,218.97 × 3,214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.50x = 39,276,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276,168.41/8,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.27

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