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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.54, 12,380.46 and 4,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.54, 12,380.46 and 4,966.96 is: 7,452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.54 : 12,380.46 = 4,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.54/12,380.46 = 4,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.54x = 12,380.46 × 4,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.54x = 61,493,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493,249.60/8,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.34

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