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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.76, 12,222.29 and 4,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.76, 12,222.29 and 4,683.01 is: 7,026.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.76 : 12,222.29 = 4,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.76/12,222.29 = 4,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.76x = 12,222.29 × 4,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.76x = 57,237,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237,082.88/8,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.61

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