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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.30, 12,214.23 and 4,869.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.30, 12,214.23 and 4,869.02 is: 7,294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.30 : 12,214.23 = 4,869.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.30/12,214.23 = 4,869.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.30x = 12,214.23 × 4,869.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.30x = 59,471,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,471,330.15/8,153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.14

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