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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.54, 12,274.59 and 4,719.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.54, 12,274.59 and 4,719.62 is: 7,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.54 : 12,274.59 = 4,719.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.54/12,274.59 = 4,719.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.54x = 12,274.59 × 4,719.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.54x = 57,931,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,931,400.46/8,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.83

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