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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.08, 12,373.64 and 4,788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.08, 12,373.64 and 4,788.76 is: 7,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.08 : 12,373.64 = 4,788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.08/12,373.64 = 4,788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.08x = 12,373.64 × 4,788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.08x = 59,254,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,392.29/8,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.15

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