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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.20, 12,257.10 and 4,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.20, 12,257.10 and 4,715.40 is: 7,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.20 : 12,257.10 = 4,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.20/12,257.10 = 4,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.20x = 12,257.10 × 4,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.20x = 57,797,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,797,129.34/8,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.76

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