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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.33, 12,251.71 and 4,840.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.33, 12,251.71 and 4,840.13 is: 7,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.33 : 12,251.71 = 4,840.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.33/12,251.71 = 4,840.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.33x = 12,251.71 × 4,840.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.33x = 59,299,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,299,887.65/8,165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.40

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