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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.36, 12,473.90 and 4,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.36, 12,473.90 and 4,806.36 is: 7,205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.36 : 12,473.90 = 4,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.36/12,473.90 = 4,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.36x = 12,473.90 × 4,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.36x = 59,954,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,954,054.00/8,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.70

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