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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.48, 12,486.24 and 4,676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.48, 12,486.24 and 4,676.48 is: 7,014.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.48 : 12,486.24 = 4,676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.48/12,486.24 = 4,676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.48x = 12,486.24 × 4,676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.48x = 58,391,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,391,651.64/8,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.45

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