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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,142.70, 12,230.43 and 4,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,142.70, 12,230.43 and 4,862.20 is: 7,303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,142.70 : 12,230.43 = 4,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,142.70/12,230.43 = 4,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,142.70x = 12,230.43 × 4,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,142.70x = 59,466,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,466,796.75/8,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.08

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