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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.22, 12,270.54 and 4,438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.22, 12,270.54 and 4,438.86 is: 6,652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.22 : 12,270.54 = 4,438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.22/12,270.54 = 4,438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.22x = 12,270.54 × 4,438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.22x = 54,467,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,467,209.18/8,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,652.71

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