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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.56, 12,464.96 and 4,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.56, 12,464.96 and 4,411 is: 6,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.56 : 12,464.96 = 4,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.56/12,464.96 = 4,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.56x = 12,464.96 × 4,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.56x = 54,982,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,982,938.56/8,307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.42

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