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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.24, 12,552.92 and 4,862.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.24, 12,552.92 and 4,862.36 is: 7,291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.24 : 12,552.92 = 4,862.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.24/12,552.92 = 4,862.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.24x = 12,552.92 × 4,862.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.24x = 61,036,816.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,036,816.09/8,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.25

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