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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.92, 12,468.76 and 4,802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.92, 12,468.76 and 4,802.94 is: 7,200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.92 : 12,468.76 = 4,802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.92/12,468.76 = 4,802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.92x = 12,468.76 × 4,802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.92x = 59,886,694.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,886,694.15/8,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.58

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