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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.63, 12,579.30 and 4,882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.63, 12,579.30 and 4,882.14 is: 7,321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.63 : 12,579.30 = 4,882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.63/12,579.30 = 4,882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.63x = 12,579.30 × 4,882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.63x = 61,413,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,413,903.70/8,388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,321.09

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