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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.53, 12,460.23 and 4,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.53, 12,460.23 and 4,793.04 is: 7,195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.53 : 12,460.23 = 4,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.53/12,460.23 = 4,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.53x = 12,460.23 × 4,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.53x = 59,722,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,722,380.80/8,299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.88

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