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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.17, 12,241.76 and 4,884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.17, 12,241.76 and 4,884.30 is: 7,335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.17 : 12,241.76 = 4,884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.17/12,241.76 = 4,884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.17x = 12,241.76 × 4,884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.17x = 59,792,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,792,403.95/8,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.44

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