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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.50, 12,315.87 and 3,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.50, 12,315.87 and 3,537.24 is: 5,300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.50 : 12,315.87 = 3,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.50/12,315.87 = 3,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.50x = 12,315.87 × 3,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.50x = 43,564,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,564,188.00/8,218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.75

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