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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.88, 12,466.80 and 4,413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.88, 12,466.80 and 4,413.42 is: 6,621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.88 : 12,466.80 = 4,413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.88/12,466.80 = 4,413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.88x = 12,466.80 × 4,413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.88x = 55,021,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,021,224.46/8,309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.18

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