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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.46, 12,466.41 and 4,620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.46, 12,466.41 and 4,620.34 is: 6,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.46 : 12,466.41 = 4,620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.46/12,466.41 = 4,620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.46x = 12,466.41 × 4,620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.46x = 57,599,052.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,599,052.78/8,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.91

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