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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.44, 12,370.76 and 4,917.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.44, 12,370.76 and 4,917.63 is: 7,375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.44 : 12,370.76 = 4,917.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.44/12,370.76 = 4,917.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.44x = 12,370.76 × 4,917.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.44x = 60,834,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,834,791.16/8,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.31

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