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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.88, 12,441.60 and 4,826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.88, 12,441.60 and 4,826.88 is: 7,250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.88 : 12,441.60 = 4,826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.88/12,441.60 = 4,826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.88x = 12,441.60 × 4,826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.88x = 60,054,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,054,110.21/8,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.39

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