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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.91, 12,280.27 and 4,900.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.91, 12,280.27 and 4,900.92 is: 7,351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.91 : 12,280.27 = 4,900.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.91/12,280.27 = 4,900.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.91x = 12,280.27 × 4,900.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.91x = 60,184,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,184,620.85/8,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.32

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