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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.08, 12,514.68 and 4,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.08, 12,514.68 and 4,895.76 is: 7,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.08 : 12,514.68 = 4,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.08/12,514.68 = 4,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.08x = 12,514.68 × 4,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.08x = 61,268,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268,869.76/8,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.25

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