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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.76, 12,279.30 and 4,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.76, 12,279.30 and 4,860.44 is: 7,288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.76 : 12,279.30 = 4,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.76/12,279.30 = 4,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.76x = 12,279.30 × 4,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.76x = 59,682,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,682,800.89/8,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,288.38

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