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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.10, 12,711.15 and 8,150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.10, 12,711.15 and 8,150.10 is: 12,225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.10 : 12,711.15 = 8,150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.10/12,711.15 = 8,150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.10x = 12,711.15 × 8,150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.10x = 103,597,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,597,143.62/8,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.15

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