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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,287.06, 12,419.22 and 4,383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,287.06, 12,419.22 and 4,383.67 is: 6,569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,287.06 : 12,419.22 = 4,383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,287.06/12,419.22 = 4,383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,287.06x = 12,419.22 × 4,383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,287.06x = 54,441,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,441,700.04/8,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,569.49

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