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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.56, 12,315.03 and 4,704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.56, 12,315.03 and 4,704.34 is: 7,051.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.56 : 12,315.03 = 4,704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.56/12,315.03 = 4,704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.56x = 12,315.03 × 4,704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.56x = 57,934,088.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,934,088.23/8,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.75

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