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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.58, 12,383.96 and 4,932.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.58, 12,383.96 and 4,932.63 is: 7,380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.58 : 12,383.96 = 4,932.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.58/12,383.96 = 4,932.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.58x = 12,383.96 × 4,932.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.58x = 61,085,467.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085,467.95/8,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.52

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