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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.29, 12,382.62 and 4,566.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.29, 12,382.62 and 4,566.57 is: 6,843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.29 : 12,382.62 = 4,566.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.29/12,382.62 = 4,566.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.29x = 12,382.62 × 4,566.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.29x = 56,546,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,546,116.49/8,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.05

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