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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.04, 12,737.74 and 4,803.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.04, 12,737.74 and 4,803.33 is: 7,198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.04 : 12,737.74 = 4,803.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.04/12,737.74 = 4,803.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.04x = 12,737.74 × 4,803.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.04x = 61,183,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,183,480.97/8,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.87

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