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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.54, 12,363.96 and 4,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.54, 12,363.96 and 4,955.96 is: 7,435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.54 : 12,363.96 = 4,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.54/12,363.96 = 4,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.54x = 12,363.96 × 4,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.54x = 61,275,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,275,291.20/8,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.83

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