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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.80, 12,314.70 and 4,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.80, 12,314.70 and 4,700.88 is: 7,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.80 : 12,314.70 = 4,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.80/12,314.70 = 4,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.80x = 12,314.70 × 4,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.80x = 57,889,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,889,926.94/8,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.32

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