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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.59, 12,369.49 and 4,916.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.59, 12,369.49 and 4,916.78 is: 7,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.59 : 12,369.49 = 4,916.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.59/12,369.49 = 4,916.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.59x = 12,369.49 × 4,916.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.59x = 60,818,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,818,122.66/8,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.04

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