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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.48, 12,327.30 and 4,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.48, 12,327.30 and 4,322.10 is: 6,483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.48 : 12,327.30 = 4,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.48/12,327.30 = 4,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.48x = 12,327.30 × 4,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.48x = 53,279,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,279,823.33/8,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.72

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