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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.80, 12,222.48 and 4,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.80, 12,222.48 and 4,874.52 is: 7,302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.80 : 12,222.48 = 4,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.80/12,222.48 = 4,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.80x = 12,222.48 × 4,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.80x = 59,578,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,578,723.21/8,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.39

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