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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.06, 11,472.98 and 4,912.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.06, 11,472.98 and 4,912.22 is: 6,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.06 : 11,472.98 = 4,912.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.06/11,472.98 = 4,912.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.06x = 11,472.98 × 4,912.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.06x = 56,357,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,357,719.89/8,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.24

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