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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.94, 12,252.73 and 4,887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.94, 12,252.73 and 4,887.28 is: 7,319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.94 : 12,252.73 = 4,887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.94/12,252.73 = 4,887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.94x = 12,252.73 × 4,887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.94x = 59,882,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,882,479.42/8,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.76

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