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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.02, 12,544.99 and 4,855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.02, 12,544.99 and 4,855.93 is: 7,283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.02 : 12,544.99 = 4,855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.02/12,544.99 = 4,855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.02x = 12,544.99 × 4,855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.02x = 60,917,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,917,549.79/8,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.29

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