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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.80, 12,194.70 and 4,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.80, 12,194.70 and 4,846.60 is: 7,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.80 : 12,194.70 = 4,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.80/12,194.70 = 4,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.80x = 12,194.70 × 4,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.80x = 59,102,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102,833.02/8,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.90

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