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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.40, 12,552.60 and 4,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.40, 12,552.60 and 4,869.20 is: 7,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.40 : 12,552.60 = 4,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.40/12,552.60 = 4,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.40x = 12,552.60 × 4,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.40x = 61,121,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,121,119.92/8,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.80

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