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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.92, 12,468.75 and 4,802.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.92, 12,468.75 and 4,802.95 is: 7,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.92 : 12,468.75 = 4,802.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.92/12,468.75 = 4,802.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.92x = 12,468.75 × 4,802.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.92x = 59,886,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,886,782.81/8,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.60

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