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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.83, 12,187.98 and 4,845.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.83, 12,187.98 and 4,845.12 is: 7,260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.83 : 12,187.98 = 4,845.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.83/12,187.98 = 4,845.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.83x = 12,187.98 × 4,845.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.83x = 59,052,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,052,201.43/8,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.08

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