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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238.89, 12,355.94 and 4,728.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238.89, 12,355.94 and 4,728.30 is: 7,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238.89 : 12,355.94 = 4,728.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238.89/12,355.94 = 4,728.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238.89x = 12,355.94 × 4,728.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238.89x = 58,422,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,422,567.46/8,238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.08

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