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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.82, 12,282.12 and 4,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.82, 12,282.12 and 4,292.10 is: 6,436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.82 : 12,282.12 = 4,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.82/12,282.12 = 4,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.82x = 12,282.12 × 4,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.82x = 52,716,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,716,087.25/8,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.78

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