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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.68, 12,277.05 and 4,898.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.68, 12,277.05 and 4,898.07 is: 7,348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.68 : 12,277.05 = 4,898.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.68/12,277.05 = 4,898.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.68x = 12,277.05 × 4,898.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.68x = 60,133,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,133,850.29/8,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.92

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