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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.32, 12,755.13 and 4,808.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.32, 12,755.13 and 4,808.76 is: 7,216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.32 : 12,755.13 = 4,808.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.32/12,755.13 = 4,808.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.32x = 12,755.13 × 4,808.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.32x = 61,336,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,336,358.94/8,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.62

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