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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.13, 12,524.29 and 4,843.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.13, 12,524.29 and 4,843.13 is: 7,262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.13 : 12,524.29 = 4,843.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.13/12,524.29 = 4,843.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.13x = 12,524.29 × 4,843.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.13x = 60,656,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,656,740.41/8,352.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.43

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