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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.90, 12,380.85 and 4,754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.90, 12,380.85 and 4,754.70 is: 7,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.90 : 12,380.85 = 4,754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.90/12,380.85 = 4,754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.90x = 12,380.85 × 4,754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.90x = 58,867,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,867,227.50/8,253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.05

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