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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.64, 12,268.28 and 4,977.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.64, 12,268.28 and 4,977.10 is: 7,456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.64 : 12,268.28 = 4,977.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.64/12,268.28 = 4,977.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.64x = 12,268.28 × 4,977.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.64x = 61,060,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060,456.39/8,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.73

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