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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.39, 12,213.04 and 4,644.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.39, 12,213.04 and 4,644.81 is: 6,958.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.39 : 12,213.04 = 4,644.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.39/12,213.04 = 4,644.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.39x = 12,213.04 × 4,644.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.39x = 56,727,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,727,250.32/8,152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,958.36

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