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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.04, 12,382.25 and 4,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.04, 12,382.25 and 4,566.32 is: 6,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.04 : 12,382.25 = 4,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.04/12,382.25 = 4,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.04x = 12,382.25 × 4,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.04x = 56,541,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,323.94/8,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.68

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