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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.60, 12,265.80 and 4,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.60, 12,265.80 and 4,019.20 is: 6,024.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.60 : 12,265.80 = 4,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.60/12,265.80 = 4,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.60x = 12,265.80 × 4,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.60x = 49,298,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,703.36/8,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,024.82

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