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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.95, 12,515.31 and 4,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.95, 12,515.31 and 4,830 is: 7,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.95 : 12,515.31 = 4,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.95/12,515.31 = 4,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.95x = 12,515.31 × 4,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.95x = 60,448,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,448,947.30/8,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.21

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