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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.24, 12,524.94 and 4,911.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.24, 12,524.94 and 4,911.24 is: 7,351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.24 : 12,524.94 = 4,911.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.24/12,524.94 = 4,911.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.24x = 12,524.94 × 4,911.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.24x = 61,512,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,512,986.33/8,367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.65

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