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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.90, 12,475.35 and 4,817.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.90, 12,475.35 and 4,817.70 is: 7,226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.90 : 12,475.35 = 4,817.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.90/12,475.35 = 4,817.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.90x = 12,475.35 × 4,817.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.90x = 60,102,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,102,493.70/8,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.55

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