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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.40, 12,368.10 and 4,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.40, 12,368.10 and 4,746.20 is: 7,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.40 : 12,368.10 = 4,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.40/12,368.10 = 4,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.40x = 12,368.10 × 4,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.40x = 58,701,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,701,476.22/8,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.30

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