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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.60, 12,483.30 and 4,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.60, 12,483.30 and 4,424.60 is: 6,644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.60 : 12,483.30 = 4,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.60/12,483.30 = 4,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.60x = 12,483.30 × 4,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.60x = 55,233,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,233,609.18/8,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.56

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