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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.40, 12,575.10 and 4,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.40, 12,575.10 and 4,927.40 is: 7,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.40 : 12,575.10 = 4,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.40/12,575.10 = 4,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.40x = 12,575.10 × 4,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.40x = 61,962,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,962,547.74/8,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.10

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