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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.01, 12,207.72 and 4,846.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.01, 12,207.72 and 4,846.65 is: 7,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.01 : 12,207.72 = 4,846.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.01/12,207.72 = 4,846.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.01x = 12,207.72 × 4,846.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.01x = 59,166,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,166,521.90/8,132.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.76

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