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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.04, 12,367.72 and 4,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.04, 12,367.72 and 4,958.46 is: 7,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.04 : 12,367.72 = 4,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.04/12,367.72 = 4,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.04x = 12,367.72 × 4,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.04x = 61,324,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,324,844.91/8,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.59

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