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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.80, 12,427.20 and 4,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.80, 12,427.20 and 4,996.20 is: 7,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.80 : 12,427.20 = 4,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.80/12,427.20 = 4,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.80x = 12,427.20 × 4,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.80x = 62,088,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,088,776.64/8,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.30

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