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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.40, 12,228.60 and 4,686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.40, 12,228.60 and 4,686.80 is: 7,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.40 : 12,228.60 = 4,686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.40/12,228.60 = 4,686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.40x = 12,228.60 × 4,686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.40x = 57,313,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,313,002.48/8,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.20

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