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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.19, 12,361.77 and 4,963.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.19, 12,361.77 and 4,963.46 is: 7,435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.19 : 12,361.77 = 4,963.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.19/12,361.77 = 4,963.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.19x = 12,361.77 × 4,963.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.19x = 61,357,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,357,089.12/8,252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.25

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