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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.42, 12,216.07 and 4,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.42, 12,216.07 and 4,396.88 is: 6,586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.42 : 12,216.07 = 4,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.42/12,216.07 = 4,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.42x = 12,216.07 × 4,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.42x = 53,712,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,712,510.80/8,154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,586.92

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