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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.82, 12,196.06 and 4,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.82, 12,196.06 and 4,629.44 is: 6,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.82 : 12,196.06 = 4,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.82/12,196.06 = 4,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.82x = 12,196.06 × 4,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.82x = 56,460,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,460,928.01/8,137.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.09

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