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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.30, 12,541.47 and 4,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.30, 12,541.47 and 4,849.90 is: 7,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.30 : 12,541.47 = 4,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.30/12,541.47 = 4,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.30x = 12,541.47 × 4,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.30x = 60,824,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,824,875.35/8,365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,271.09

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