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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.28, 12,189.09 and 4,841.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.28, 12,189.09 and 4,841.31 is: 7,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.28 : 12,189.09 = 4,841.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.28/12,189.09 = 4,841.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.28x = 12,189.09 × 4,841.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.28x = 59,011,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,011,163.31/8,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.88

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