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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.80, 12,273.48 and 4,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.80, 12,273.48 and 4,903.44 is: 7,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.80 : 12,273.48 = 4,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.80/12,273.48 = 4,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.80x = 12,273.48 × 4,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.80x = 60,182,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,182,272.77/8,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.34

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