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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.71, 12,293.33 and 4,688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.71, 12,293.33 and 4,688.05 is: 7,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.71 : 12,293.33 = 4,688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.71/12,293.33 = 4,688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.71x = 12,293.33 × 4,688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.71x = 57,631,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,788.16/8,208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.81

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