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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.87, 12,226.70 and 4,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.87, 12,226.70 and 4,825.52 is: 7,235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.87 : 12,226.70 = 4,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.87/12,226.70 = 4,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.87x = 12,226.70 × 4,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.87x = 59,000,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000,223.80/8,153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.86

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