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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.51, 12,187.50 and 4,844.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.51, 12,187.50 and 4,844.82 is: 7,259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.51 : 12,187.50 = 4,844.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.51/12,187.50 = 4,844.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.51x = 12,187.50 × 4,844.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.51x = 59,046,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,046,243.75/8,133.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.63

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