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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.58, 12,329.91 and 4,873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.58, 12,329.91 and 4,873.32 is: 7,323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.58 : 12,329.91 = 4,873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.58/12,329.91 = 4,873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.58x = 12,329.91 × 4,873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.58x = 60,087,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,087,597.00/8,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.67

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