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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.08, 12,630.24 and 4,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.08, 12,630.24 and 4,961.28 is: 7,440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.08 : 12,630.24 = 4,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.08/12,630.24 = 4,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.08x = 12,630.24 × 4,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.08x = 62,662,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,662,157.11/8,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.22

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