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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.80, 12,287.70 and 4,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.80, 12,287.70 and 4,735.80 is: 7,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.80 : 12,287.70 = 4,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.80/12,287.70 = 4,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.80x = 12,287.70 × 4,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.80x = 58,192,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,192,089.66/8,191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.70

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