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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.49, 12,166.68 and 5,282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.49, 12,166.68 and 5,282.01 is: 7,286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.49 : 12,166.68 = 5,282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.49/12,166.68 = 5,282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.49x = 12,166.68 × 5,282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.49x = 64,264,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,264,525.43/8,819.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.65

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