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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.49, 12,523.82 and 4,910.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.49, 12,523.82 and 4,910.49 is: 7,350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.49 : 12,523.82 = 4,910.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.49/12,523.82 = 4,910.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.49x = 12,523.82 × 4,910.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.49x = 61,498,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,498,068.32/8,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.52

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