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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,412.24, 12,592.44 and 4,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,412.24, 12,592.44 and 4,956.24 is: 7,419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,412.24 : 12,592.44 = 4,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,412.24/12,592.44 = 4,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,412.24x = 12,592.44 × 4,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,412.24x = 62,411,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,411,154.83/8,412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.09

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