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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.80, 12,227.70 and 3,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.80, 12,227.70 and 3,221.60 is: 4,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.80 : 12,227.70 = 3,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.80/12,227.70 = 3,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.80x = 12,227.70 × 3,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.80x = 39,392,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,392,758.32/8,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.40

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