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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.48, 12,247.80 and 4,833.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.48, 12,247.80 and 4,833.76 is: 7,241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.48 : 12,247.80 = 4,833.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.48/12,247.80 = 4,833.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.48x = 12,247.80 × 4,833.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.48x = 59,202,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,202,925.73/8,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.52

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