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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.96, 12,568.38 and 4,905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.96, 12,568.38 and 4,905.64 is: 7,369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.96 : 12,568.38 = 4,905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.96/12,568.38 = 4,905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.96x = 12,568.38 × 4,905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.96x = 61,655,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,655,947.66/8,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.86

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