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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.99, 12,540.46 and 4,852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.99, 12,540.46 and 4,852.91 is: 7,278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.99 : 12,540.46 = 4,852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.99/12,540.46 = 4,852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.99x = 12,540.46 × 4,852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.99x = 60,857,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,857,661.04/8,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.76

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