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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.48, 12,262.08 and 4,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.48, 12,262.08 and 4,014.72 is: 6,017.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.48 : 12,262.08 = 4,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.48/12,262.08 = 4,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.48x = 12,262.08 × 4,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.48x = 49,228,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,228,817.82/8,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.84

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