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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.98, 12,236.55 and 4,826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.98, 12,236.55 and 4,826.27 is: 7,230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.98 : 12,236.55 = 4,826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.98/12,236.55 = 4,826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.98x = 12,236.55 × 4,826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.98x = 59,056,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056,832.99/8,167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.29

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