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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.38, 12,272.72 and 4,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.38, 12,272.72 and 4,282.88 is: 6,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.38 : 12,272.72 = 4,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.38/12,272.72 = 4,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.38x = 12,272.72 × 4,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.38x = 52,562,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,562,504.26/8,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.22

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