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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.95, 12,182.16 and 4,841.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.95, 12,182.16 and 4,841.25 is: 7,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.95 : 12,182.16 = 4,841.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.95/12,182.16 = 4,841.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.95x = 12,182.16 × 4,841.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.95x = 58,976,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,976,854.57/8,129.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.27

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