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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.67, 12,352.01 and 4,956.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.67, 12,352.01 and 4,956.95 is: 7,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.67 : 12,352.01 = 4,956.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.67/12,352.01 = 4,956.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.67x = 12,352.01 × 4,956.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.67x = 61,228,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,228,209.42/8,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.50

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