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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.19, 12,201.50 and 4,624.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.19, 12,201.50 and 4,624.88 is: 6,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.19 : 12,201.50 = 4,624.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.19/12,201.50 = 4,624.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.19x = 12,201.50 × 4,624.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.19x = 56,430,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,430,423.87/8,133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.29

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