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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.62, 12,317.95 and 4,519.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.62, 12,317.95 and 4,519.59 is: 6,776.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.62 : 12,317.95 = 4,519.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.62/12,317.95 = 4,519.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.62x = 12,317.95 × 4,519.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.62x = 55,672,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,672,083.64/8,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,776.37

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