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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.70, 12,200.85 and 4,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.70, 12,200.85 and 4,848.30 is: 7,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.70 : 12,200.85 = 4,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.70/12,200.85 = 4,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.70x = 12,200.85 × 4,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.70x = 59,153,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,153,381.06/8,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.16

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