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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.60, 12,355.20 and 4,950.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.60, 12,355.20 and 4,950.90 is: 7,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.60 : 12,355.20 = 4,950.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.60/12,355.20 = 4,950.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.60x = 12,355.20 × 4,950.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.60x = 61,169,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,169,359.68/8,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.63

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