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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,123.16, 12,191.94 and 4,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,123.16, 12,191.94 and 4,839.24 is: 7,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,123.16 : 12,191.94 = 4,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,123.16/12,191.94 = 4,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,123.16x = 12,191.94 × 4,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,123.16x = 58,999,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,999,723.73/8,123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.15

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