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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.68, 12,340.11 and 4,940.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.68, 12,340.11 and 4,940.13 is: 7,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.68 : 12,340.11 = 4,940.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.68/12,340.11 = 4,940.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.68x = 12,340.11 × 4,940.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.68x = 60,961,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,961,747.61/8,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.05

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