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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.56, 12,452.98 and 4,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.56, 12,452.98 and 4,403 is: 6,606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.56 : 12,452.98 = 4,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.56/12,452.98 = 4,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.56x = 12,452.98 × 4,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.56x = 54,830,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,830,470.94/8,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.43

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