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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.55, 12,360.74 and 4,727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.55, 12,360.74 and 4,727.75 is: 7,084.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.55 : 12,360.74 = 4,727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.55/12,360.74 = 4,727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.55x = 12,360.74 × 4,727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.55x = 58,438,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,438,403.09/8,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.69

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