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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.48, 12,017.22 and 4,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.48, 12,017.22 and 4,927 is: 7,390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.48 : 12,017.22 = 4,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.48/12,017.22 = 4,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.48x = 12,017.22 × 4,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.48x = 59,208,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,208,842.94/8,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.50

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