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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.42, 12,326.13 and 4,926.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.42, 12,326.13 and 4,926.39 is: 7,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.42 : 12,326.13 = 4,926.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.42/12,326.13 = 4,926.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.42x = 12,326.13 × 4,926.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.42x = 60,723,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,723,323.57/8,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.59

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