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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.76, 12,452.64 and 4,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.76, 12,452.64 and 4,797.12 is: 7,195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.76 : 12,452.64 = 4,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.76/12,452.64 = 4,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.76x = 12,452.64 × 4,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.76x = 59,736,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,736,808.40/8,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.68

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