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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.26, 12,493.88 and 4,864.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.26, 12,493.88 and 4,864.08 is: 7,296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.26 : 12,493.88 = 4,864.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.26/12,493.88 = 4,864.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.26x = 12,493.88 × 4,864.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.26x = 60,771,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,771,231.83/8,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,296.11

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