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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,402.67, 12,599.82 and 4,893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,402.67, 12,599.82 and 4,893.84 is: 7,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,402.67 : 12,599.82 = 4,893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,402.67/12,599.82 = 4,893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,402.67x = 12,599.82 × 4,893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,402.67x = 61,661,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,661,503.11/8,402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.32

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