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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.08, 12,420.03 and 4,606.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.08, 12,420.03 and 4,606.27 is: 6,891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.08 : 12,420.03 = 4,606.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.08/12,420.03 = 4,606.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.08x = 12,420.03 × 4,606.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.08x = 57,209,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209,997.81/8,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.87

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