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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.06, 12,291.48 and 4,684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.06, 12,291.48 and 4,684.86 is: 7,020.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.06 : 12,291.48 = 4,684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.06/12,291.48 = 4,684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.06x = 12,291.48 × 4,684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.06x = 57,583,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,583,862.99/8,202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.66

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