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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.34, 12,396.51 and 4,799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.34, 12,396.51 and 4,799.70 is: 7,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.34 : 12,396.51 = 4,799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.34/12,396.51 = 4,799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.34x = 12,396.51 × 4,799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.34x = 59,499,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,499,529.05/8,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.55

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