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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.74, 12,541.62 and 4,811.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.74, 12,541.62 and 4,811.36 is: 7,206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.74 : 12,541.62 = 4,811.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.74/12,541.62 = 4,811.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.74x = 12,541.62 × 4,811.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.74x = 60,342,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,342,248.80/8,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.13

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