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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.70, 12,422.55 and 4,393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.70, 12,422.55 and 4,393.70 is: 6,590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.70 : 12,422.55 = 4,393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.70/12,422.55 = 4,393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.70x = 12,422.55 × 4,393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.70x = 54,580,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,580,957.94/8,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.55

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