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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.80, 12,105.90 and 4,798.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.80, 12,105.90 and 4,798.20 is: 7,182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.80 : 12,105.90 = 4,798.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.80/12,105.90 = 4,798.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.80x = 12,105.90 × 4,798.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.80x = 58,086,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086,529.38/8,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.88

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