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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.13, 12,244.28 and 4,002.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.13, 12,244.28 and 4,002.27 is: 6,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.13 : 12,244.28 = 4,002.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.13/12,244.28 = 4,002.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.13x = 12,244.28 × 4,002.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.13x = 49,004,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,004,914.52/8,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.94

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