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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.91, 12,337.46 and 4,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.91, 12,337.46 and 4,938.28 is: 7,409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.91 : 12,337.46 = 4,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.91/12,337.46 = 4,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.91x = 12,337.46 × 4,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.91x = 60,925,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,925,831.97/8,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.28

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