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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,260.69, 12,369.87 and 4,558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,260.69, 12,369.87 and 4,558.81 is: 6,826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,260.69 : 12,369.87 = 4,558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,260.69/12,369.87 = 4,558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,260.69x = 12,369.87 × 4,558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,260.69x = 56,391,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,391,887.05/8,260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.53

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