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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.60, 12,406.20 and 4,984.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.60, 12,406.20 and 4,984.90 is: 7,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.60 : 12,406.20 = 4,984.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.60/12,406.20 = 4,984.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.60x = 12,406.20 × 4,984.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.60x = 61,843,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,843,666.38/8,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.60

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