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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,185.02, 12,266.55 and 4,676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,185.02, 12,266.55 and 4,676.10 is: 7,007.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,185.02 : 12,266.55 = 4,676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,185.02/12,266.55 = 4,676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,185.02x = 12,266.55 × 4,676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,185.02x = 57,359,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,359,614.46/8,185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.88

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