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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.30, 13,444.65 and 4,812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.30, 13,444.65 and 4,812.06 is: 7,202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.30 : 13,444.65 = 4,812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.30/13,444.65 = 4,812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.30x = 13,444.65 × 4,812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.30x = 64,696,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,696,462.48/8,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.66

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