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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.60, 12,257.70 and 4,885.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.60, 12,257.70 and 4,885.90 is: 7,319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.60 : 12,257.70 = 4,885.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.60/12,257.70 = 4,885.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.60x = 12,257.70 × 4,885.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.60x = 59,889,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,889,896.43/8,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.18

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