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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.34, 12,379.62 and 4,923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.34, 12,379.62 and 4,923.54 is: 7,384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.34 : 12,379.62 = 4,923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.34/12,379.62 = 4,923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.34x = 12,379.62 × 4,923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.34x = 60,951,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,951,554.25/8,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,384.18

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