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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.33, 12,320.06 and 4,926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.33, 12,320.06 and 4,926.78 is: 7,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.33 : 12,320.06 = 4,926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.33/12,320.06 = 4,926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.33x = 12,320.06 × 4,926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.33x = 60,698,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,698,200.57/8,211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.01

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