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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.20, 12,238.37 and 4,783.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.20, 12,238.37 and 4,783.87 is: 7,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.20 : 12,238.37 = 4,783.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.20/12,238.37 = 4,783.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.20x = 12,238.37 × 4,783.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.20x = 58,546,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,546,685.98/8,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.55

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