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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.36, 12,317.76 and 4,759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.36, 12,317.76 and 4,759.68 is: 7,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.36 : 12,317.76 = 4,759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.36/12,317.76 = 4,759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.36x = 12,317.76 × 4,759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.36x = 58,628,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,628,595.92/8,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.52

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