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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.92, 12,326.88 and 4,926.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.92, 12,326.88 and 4,926.89 is: 7,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.92 : 12,326.88 = 4,926.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.92/12,326.88 = 4,926.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.92x = 12,326.88 × 4,926.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.92x = 60,733,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,733,181.80/8,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.34

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