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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.62, 12,217.98 and 4,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.62, 12,217.98 and 4,449.30 is: 6,667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.62 : 12,217.98 = 4,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.62/12,217.98 = 4,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.62x = 12,217.98 × 4,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.62x = 54,361,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,361,458.41/8,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.97

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