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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.53, 12,338.39 and 4,938.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.53, 12,338.39 and 4,938.91 is: 7,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.53 : 12,338.39 = 4,938.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.53/12,338.39 = 4,938.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.53x = 12,338.39 × 4,938.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.53x = 60,938,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,938,240.95/8,223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.23

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