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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.24, 12,344.40 and 4,767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.24, 12,344.40 and 4,767.12 is: 7,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.24 : 12,344.40 = 4,767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.24/12,344.40 = 4,767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.24x = 12,344.40 × 4,767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.24x = 58,847,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,847,236.13/8,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.18

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