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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.05, 12,808.68 and 4,842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.05, 12,808.68 and 4,842.48 is: 7,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.05 : 12,808.68 = 4,842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.05/12,808.68 = 4,842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.05x = 12,808.68 × 4,842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.05x = 62,025,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,025,776.73/8,533.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.89

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