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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.08, 12,364.92 and 4,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.08, 12,364.92 and 4,784.04 is: 7,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.08 : 12,364.92 = 4,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.08/12,364.92 = 4,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.08x = 12,364.92 × 4,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.08x = 59,154,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,154,271.88/8,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.67

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