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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.98, 12,319.13 and 4,930.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.98, 12,319.13 and 4,930.46 is: 7,388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.98 : 12,319.13 = 4,930.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.98/12,319.13 = 4,930.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.98x = 12,319.13 × 4,930.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.98x = 60,738,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,738,977.70/8,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.29

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