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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.82, 12,200.91 and 4,624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.82, 12,200.91 and 4,624.44 is: 6,937.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.82 : 12,200.91 = 4,624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.82/12,200.91 = 4,624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.82x = 12,200.91 × 4,624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.82x = 56,422,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,422,376.24/8,132.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.62

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