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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.16, 12,462.46 and 4,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.16, 12,462.46 and 4,795.20 is: 7,179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.16 : 12,462.46 = 4,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.16/12,462.46 = 4,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.16x = 12,462.46 × 4,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.16x = 59,759,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,759,976.20/8,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.97

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