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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.64, 12,220.92 and 4,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.64, 12,220.92 and 4,683.92 is: 7,026.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.64 : 12,220.92 = 4,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.64/12,220.92 = 4,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.64x = 12,220.92 × 4,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.64x = 57,241,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241,811.61/8,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.43

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