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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.08, 12,236.65 and 4,826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.08, 12,236.65 and 4,826.33 is: 7,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.08 : 12,236.65 = 4,826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.08/12,236.65 = 4,826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.08x = 12,236.65 × 4,826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.08x = 59,058,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058,110.99/8,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.35

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