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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.92, 12,492.88 and 4,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.92, 12,492.88 and 4,863.44 is: 7,297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.92 : 12,492.88 = 4,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.92/12,492.88 = 4,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.92x = 12,492.88 × 4,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.92x = 60,758,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,758,372.31/8,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.50

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