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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.99, 12,444.27 and 4,397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.99, 12,444.27 and 4,397.40 is: 6,598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.99 : 12,444.27 = 4,397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.99/12,444.27 = 4,397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.99x = 12,444.27 × 4,397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.99x = 54,722,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722,432.90/8,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.64

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