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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.80, 12,662.38 and 4,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.80, 12,662.38 and 4,753.06 is: 7,122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.80 : 12,662.38 = 4,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.80/12,662.38 = 4,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.80x = 12,662.38 × 4,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.80x = 60,185,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,185,070.66/8,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.66

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