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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.83, 12,317.82 and 4,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.83, 12,317.82 and 4,925.28 is: 7,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.83 : 12,317.82 = 4,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.83/12,317.82 = 4,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.83x = 12,317.82 × 4,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.83x = 60,668,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,668,712.49/8,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.76

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