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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.20, 12,213.18 and 4,850.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.20, 12,213.18 and 4,850.70 is: 7,285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.20 : 12,213.18 = 4,850.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.20/12,213.18 = 4,850.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.20x = 12,213.18 × 4,850.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.20x = 59,242,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,242,472.23/8,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.82

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