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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.96, 12,366.39 and 4,962.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.96, 12,366.39 and 4,962.81 is: 7,432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.96 : 12,366.39 = 4,962.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.96/12,366.39 = 4,962.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.96x = 12,366.39 × 4,962.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.96x = 61,372,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,372,043.96/8,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.77

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