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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.42, 12,284.02 and 4,903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.42, 12,284.02 and 4,903.42 is: 7,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.42 : 12,284.02 = 4,903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.42/12,284.02 = 4,903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.42x = 12,284.02 × 4,903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.42x = 60,233,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,233,709.35/8,189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.06

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