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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.80, 12,381.30 and 4,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.80, 12,381.30 and 4,964.60 is: 7,452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.80 : 12,381.30 = 4,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.80/12,381.30 = 4,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.80x = 12,381.30 × 4,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.80x = 61,468,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468,201.98/8,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.68

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