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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.08, 12,385.92 and 4,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.08, 12,385.92 and 4,798.04 is: 7,187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.08 : 12,385.92 = 4,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.08/12,385.92 = 4,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.08x = 12,385.92 × 4,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.08x = 59,428,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,139.60/8,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,187.66

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