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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.18, 12,340.77 and 4,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.18, 12,340.77 and 4,762.54 is: 7,143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.18 : 12,340.77 = 4,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.18/12,340.77 = 4,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.18x = 12,340.77 × 4,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.18x = 58,773,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,773,410.76/8,227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.81

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