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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.80, 12,202.98 and 4,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.80, 12,202.98 and 4,861.52 is: 7,282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.80 : 12,202.98 = 4,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.80/12,202.98 = 4,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.80x = 12,202.98 × 4,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.80x = 59,325,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,325,031.33/8,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.90

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