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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.41, 12,281.02 and 4,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.41, 12,281.02 and 4,901.42 is: 7,352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.41 : 12,281.02 = 4,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.41/12,281.02 = 4,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.41x = 12,281.02 × 4,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.41x = 60,194,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,194,437.05/8,187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.07

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