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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.17, 12,375.09 and 4,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.17, 12,375.09 and 4,966.52 is: 7,446.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.17 : 12,375.09 = 4,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.17/12,375.09 = 4,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.17x = 12,375.09 × 4,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.17x = 61,461,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,461,070.11/8,254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.06

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