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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.49, 12,541.21 and 4,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.49, 12,541.21 and 4,853.41 is: 7,279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.49 : 12,541.21 = 4,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.49/12,541.21 = 4,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.49x = 12,541.21 × 4,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.49x = 60,867,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,867,634.03/8,361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.52

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