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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.17, 12,467.63 and 4,802.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.17, 12,467.63 and 4,802.19 is: 7,199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.17 : 12,467.63 = 4,802.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.17/12,467.63 = 4,802.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.17x = 12,467.63 × 4,802.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.17x = 59,871,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,871,940.12/8,316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.46

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