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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.39, 12,233.13 and 4,878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.39, 12,233.13 and 4,878.56 is: 7,326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.39 : 12,233.13 = 4,878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.39/12,233.13 = 4,878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.39x = 12,233.13 × 4,878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.39x = 59,680,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,680,058.69/8,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.85

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