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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.40, 12,276.45 and 4,893.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.40, 12,276.45 and 4,893.90 is: 7,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.40 : 12,276.45 = 4,893.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.40/12,276.45 = 4,893.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.40x = 12,276.45 × 4,893.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.40x = 60,079,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,079,718.66/8,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.74

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