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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,328.96, 12,512.88 and 4,868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,328.96, 12,512.88 and 4,868.64 is: 7,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,328.96 : 12,512.88 = 4,868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,328.96/12,512.88 = 4,868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,328.96x = 12,512.88 × 4,868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,328.96x = 60,920,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920,708.08/8,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.32

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