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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.16, 12,564.24 and 4,911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.16, 12,564.24 and 4,911.52 is: 7,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.16 : 12,564.24 = 4,911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.16/12,564.24 = 4,911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.16x = 12,564.24 × 4,911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.16x = 61,709,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,709,516.04/8,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.28

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