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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.24, 12,267.99 and 4,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.24, 12,267.99 and 4,898.88 is: 7,343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.24 : 12,267.99 = 4,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.24/12,267.99 = 4,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.24x = 12,267.99 × 4,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.24x = 60,099,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,099,410.85/8,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,343.31

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