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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.38, 12,575.76 and 4,924.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.38, 12,575.76 and 4,924.26 is: 7,376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.38 : 12,575.76 = 4,924.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.38/12,575.76 = 4,924.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.38x = 12,575.76 × 4,924.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.38x = 61,926,311.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,926,311.94/8,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,376.24

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