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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.93, 12,425.49 and 4,776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.93, 12,425.49 and 4,776.25 is: 7,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.93 : 12,425.49 = 4,776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.93/12,425.49 = 4,776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.93x = 12,425.49 × 4,776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.93x = 59,347,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,347,246.61/8,296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.92

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