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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.11, 12,220.06 and 4,860.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.11, 12,220.06 and 4,860.27 is: 7,285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.11 : 12,220.06 = 4,860.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.11/12,220.06 = 4,860.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.11x = 12,220.06 × 4,860.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.11x = 59,392,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392,791.02/8,152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.57

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