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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.92, 12,233.46 and 4,455.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.92, 12,233.46 and 4,455.99 is: 6,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.92 : 12,233.46 = 4,455.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.92/12,233.46 = 4,455.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.92x = 12,233.46 × 4,455.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.92x = 54,512,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,512,175.43/8,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.30

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