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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.89, 12,233.88 and 4,879.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.89, 12,233.88 and 4,879.07 is: 7,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.89 : 12,233.88 = 4,879.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.89/12,233.88 = 4,879.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.89x = 12,233.88 × 4,879.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.89x = 59,689,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,689,895.72/8,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.61

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