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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.72, 12,153.42 and 4,819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.72, 12,153.42 and 4,819.28 is: 7,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.72 : 12,153.42 = 4,819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.72/12,153.42 = 4,819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.72x = 12,153.42 × 4,819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.72x = 58,570,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,570,733.94/8,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,231.20

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