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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.51, 12,517.83 and 4,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.51, 12,517.83 and 4,841.08 is: 7,250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.51 : 12,517.83 = 4,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.51/12,517.83 = 4,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.51x = 12,517.83 × 4,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.51x = 60,599,816.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,599,816.46/8,358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.08

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