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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.30, 12,414.45 and 4,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.30, 12,414.45 and 4,987.70 is: 7,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.30 : 12,414.45 = 4,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.30/12,414.45 = 4,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.30x = 12,414.45 × 4,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.30x = 61,919,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,919,552.27/8,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.55

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