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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.29, 12,273.51 and 4,895.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.29, 12,273.51 and 4,895.69 is: 7,345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.29 : 12,273.51 = 4,895.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.29/12,273.51 = 4,895.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.29x = 12,273.51 × 4,895.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.29x = 60,087,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,087,319.32/8,180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.38

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