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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.97, 12,330.05 and 4,933.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.97, 12,330.05 and 4,933.35 is: 7,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.97 : 12,330.05 = 4,933.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.97/12,330.05 = 4,933.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.97x = 12,330.05 × 4,933.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.97x = 60,828,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,828,464.50/8,217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.89

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