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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.18, 12,673.80 and 4,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.18, 12,673.80 and 4,984 is: 7,476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.18 : 12,673.80 = 4,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.18/12,673.80 = 4,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.18x = 12,673.80 × 4,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.18x = 63,166,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,166,219.20/8,449.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.02

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