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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.85, 12,542.42 and 4,852.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.85, 12,542.42 and 4,852.50 is: 7,279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.85 : 12,542.42 = 4,852.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.85/12,542.42 = 4,852.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.85x = 12,542.42 × 4,852.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.85x = 60,862,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,862,163.97/8,360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.42

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