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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.24, 12,468.37 and 4,847.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.24, 12,468.37 and 4,847.06 is: 7,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.24 : 12,468.37 = 4,847.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.24/12,468.37 = 4,847.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.24x = 12,468.37 × 4,847.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.24x = 60,434,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,434,956.55/8,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.60

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