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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.36, 12,399.48 and 4,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.36, 12,399.48 and 4,373.04 is: 6,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.36 : 12,399.48 = 4,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.36/12,399.48 = 4,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.36x = 12,399.48 × 4,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.36x = 54,223,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,223,422.02/8,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.32

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