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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.93, 12,373.24 and 4,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.93, 12,373.24 and 4,553.72 is: 6,831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.93 : 12,373.24 = 4,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.93/12,373.24 = 4,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.93x = 12,373.24 × 4,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.93x = 56,344,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,344,270.45/8,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.32

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