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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262, 12,399.48 and 4,801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262, 12,399.48 and 4,801.68 is: 7,206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262 : 12,399.48 = 4,801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262/12,399.48 = 4,801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262x = 12,399.48 × 4,801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262x = 59,538,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,538,335.13/8,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.29

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