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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.20, 12,263.36 and 4,426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.20, 12,263.36 and 4,426.88 is: 6,634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.20 : 12,263.36 = 4,426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.20/12,263.36 = 4,426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.20x = 12,263.36 × 4,426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.20x = 54,288,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,288,372.87/8,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.12

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