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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,123.69, 12,169.98 and 4,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,123.69, 12,169.98 and 4,826.76 is: 7,230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,123.69 : 12,169.98 = 4,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,123.69/12,169.98 = 4,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,123.69x = 12,169.98 × 4,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,123.69x = 58,741,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,741,572.66/8,123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.90

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