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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.20, 12,307.80 and 4,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.20, 12,307.80 and 4,924.70 is: 7,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.20 : 12,307.80 = 4,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.20/12,307.80 = 4,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.20x = 12,307.80 × 4,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.20x = 60,612,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,612,222.66/8,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.05

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