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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.38, 12,311.40 and 4,263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.38, 12,311.40 and 4,263.86 is: 6,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.38 : 12,311.40 = 4,263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.38/12,311.40 = 4,263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.38x = 12,311.40 × 4,263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.38x = 52,494,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,494,086.00/8,217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.18

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