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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.16, 12,465.45 and 4,797.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.16, 12,465.45 and 4,797.20 is: 7,182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.16 : 12,465.45 = 4,797.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.16/12,465.45 = 4,797.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.16x = 12,465.45 × 4,797.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.16x = 59,799,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,799,256.74/8,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.96

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