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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.23, 12,466.96 and 4,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.23, 12,466.96 and 4,149.02 is: 6,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.23 : 12,466.96 = 4,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.23/12,466.96 = 4,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.23x = 12,466.96 × 4,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.23x = 51,725,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,725,710.51/8,317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.10

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