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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.40, 12,389.70 and 4,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.40, 12,389.70 and 4,965.40 is: 7,448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.40 : 12,389.70 = 4,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.40/12,389.70 = 4,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.40x = 12,389.70 × 4,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.40x = 61,519,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,519,816.38/8,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.46

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