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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.63, 12,302.60 and 4,460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.63, 12,302.60 and 4,460.35 is: 6,684.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.63 : 12,302.60 = 4,460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.63/12,302.60 = 4,460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.63x = 12,302.60 × 4,460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.63x = 54,873,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,873,901.91/8,208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.90

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