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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.61, 12,317.15 and 4,703.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.61, 12,317.15 and 4,703.95 is: 7,044.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.61 : 12,317.15 = 4,703.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.61/12,317.15 = 4,703.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.61x = 12,317.15 × 4,703.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.61x = 57,939,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,939,243.64/8,224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.62

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