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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.88, 12,232.32 and 4,827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.88, 12,232.32 and 4,827.69 is: 7,234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.88 : 12,232.32 = 4,827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.88/12,232.32 = 4,827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.88x = 12,232.32 × 4,827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.88x = 59,053,848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,053,848.94/8,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,234.44

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