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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.76, 12,466.80 and 4,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.76, 12,466.80 and 4,850.08 is: 7,272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.76 : 12,466.80 = 4,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.76/12,466.80 = 4,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.76x = 12,466.80 × 4,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.76x = 60,464,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,464,977.34/8,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.88

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