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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,403.41, 12,591.24 and 4,883.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,403.41, 12,591.24 and 4,883.53 is: 7,317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,403.41 : 12,591.24 = 4,883.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,403.41/12,591.24 = 4,883.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,403.41x = 12,591.24 × 4,883.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,403.41x = 61,489,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,489,698.28/8,403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.23

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