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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,391.87, 12,570.52 and 4,920.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,391.87, 12,570.52 and 4,920.75 is: 7,370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,391.87 : 12,570.52 = 4,920.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,391.87/12,570.52 = 4,920.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,391.87x = 12,570.52 × 4,920.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,391.87x = 61,856,386.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856,386.29/8,391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.99

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