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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.04, 12,363.21 and 4,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.04, 12,363.21 and 4,955.46 is: 7,435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.04 : 12,363.21 = 4,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.04/12,363.21 = 4,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.04x = 12,363.21 × 4,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.04x = 61,265,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,265,392.63/8,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.08

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