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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.41, 12,353.13 and 4,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.41, 12,353.13 and 4,957.70 is: 7,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.41 : 12,353.13 = 4,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.41/12,353.13 = 4,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.41x = 12,353.13 × 4,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.41x = 61,243,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,243,050.84/8,246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,426.63

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