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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.08, 12,367.92 and 4,786.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.08, 12,367.92 and 4,786.04 is: 7,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.08 : 12,367.92 = 4,786.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.08/12,367.92 = 4,786.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.08x = 12,367.92 × 4,786.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.08x = 59,193,359.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,193,359.84/8,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.67

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