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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.70, 12,467.70 and 4,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.70, 12,467.70 and 4,413 is: 6,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.70 : 12,467.70 = 4,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.70/12,467.70 = 4,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.70x = 12,467.70 × 4,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.70x = 55,019,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,019,960.10/8,308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.97

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