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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.83, 12,311.81 and 4,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.83, 12,311.81 and 4,921.28 is: 7,383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.83 : 12,311.81 = 4,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.83/12,311.81 = 4,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.83x = 12,311.81 × 4,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.83x = 60,589,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,589,864.32/8,205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.76

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