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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.08, 12,323.16 and 4,868.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.08, 12,323.16 and 4,868.82 is: 7,316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.08 : 12,323.16 = 4,868.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.08/12,323.16 = 4,868.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.08x = 12,323.16 × 4,868.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.08x = 59,999,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,999,247.87/8,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.91

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