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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.81, 12,337.31 and 4,938.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.81, 12,337.31 and 4,938.26 is: 7,409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.81 : 12,337.31 = 4,938.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.81/12,337.31 = 4,938.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.81x = 12,337.31 × 4,938.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.81x = 60,924,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,924,758.10/8,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.24

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