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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.24, 12,124.42 and 4,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.24, 12,124.42 and 4,983.22 is: 7,457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.24 : 12,124.42 = 4,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.24/12,124.42 = 4,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.24x = 12,124.42 × 4,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.24x = 60,418,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,418,609.46/8,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.95

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