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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,393.37, 12,572.77 and 4,922.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,393.37, 12,572.77 and 4,922.25 is: 7,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,393.37 : 12,572.77 = 4,922.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,393.37/12,572.77 = 4,922.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,393.37x = 12,572.77 × 4,922.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,393.37x = 61,886,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,886,317.13/8,393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,373.24

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