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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.80, 12,323.70 and 4,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.80, 12,323.70 and 4,759.80 is: 7,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.80 : 12,323.70 = 4,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.80/12,323.70 = 4,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.80x = 12,323.70 × 4,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.80x = 58,658,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658,347.26/8,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.70

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