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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.97, 12,675.24 and 4,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.97, 12,675.24 and 4,942.59 is: 7,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.97 : 12,675.24 = 4,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.97/12,675.24 = 4,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.97x = 12,675.24 × 4,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.97x = 62,648,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,648,514.47/8,450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.17

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