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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.39, 12,396.95 and 4,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.39, 12,396.95 and 4,983.22 is: 7,463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.39 : 12,396.95 = 4,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.39/12,396.95 = 4,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.39x = 12,396.95 × 4,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.39x = 61,776,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,776,738.45/8,277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.31

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