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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.41, 12,382.49 and 4,974.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.41, 12,382.49 and 4,974.50 is: 7,446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.41 : 12,382.49 = 4,974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.41/12,382.49 = 4,974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.41x = 12,382.49 × 4,974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.41x = 61,596,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,596,739.90/8,271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,446.95

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