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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,126.88, 12,206.72 and 4,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,126.88, 12,206.72 and 4,846.40 is: 7,279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,126.88 : 12,206.72 = 4,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,126.88/12,206.72 = 4,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,126.88x = 12,206.72 × 4,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,126.88x = 59,158,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,158,647.81/8,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.38

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