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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.02, 12,550.99 and 4,859.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.02, 12,550.99 and 4,859.93 is: 7,289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.02 : 12,550.99 = 4,859.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.02/12,550.99 = 4,859.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.02x = 12,550.99 × 4,859.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.02x = 60,996,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,996,932.83/8,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.29

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