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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.20, 12,390.60 and 4,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.20, 12,390.60 and 4,974.80 is: 7,457.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.20 : 12,390.60 = 4,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.20/12,390.60 = 4,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.20x = 12,390.60 × 4,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.20x = 61,640,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640,756.88/8,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.87

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