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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.40, 12,273.90 and 4,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.40, 12,273.90 and 4,901.80 is: 7,348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.40 : 12,273.90 = 4,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.40/12,273.90 = 4,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.40x = 12,273.90 × 4,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.40x = 60,164,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,164,203.02/8,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.39

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