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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342.08, 12,533.04 and 4,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342.08, 12,533.04 and 4,881.76 is: 7,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342.08 : 12,533.04 = 4,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342.08/12,533.04 = 4,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342.08x = 12,533.04 × 4,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342.08x = 61,183,293.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,183,293.35/8,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.30

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