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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.80, 12,368.70 and 4,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.80, 12,368.70 and 4,957.20 is: 7,435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.80 : 12,368.70 = 4,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.80/12,368.70 = 4,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.80x = 12,368.70 × 4,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.80x = 61,314,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,314,119.64/8,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.80

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