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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.36, 12,330.72 and 4,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.36, 12,330.72 and 4,901.04 is: 7,338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.36 : 12,330.72 = 4,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.36/12,330.72 = 4,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.36x = 12,330.72 × 4,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.36x = 60,433,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,433,351.95/8,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.28

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