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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.70, 12,469.36 and 4,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.70, 12,469.36 and 4,370.20 is: 6,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.70 : 12,469.36 = 4,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.70/12,469.36 = 4,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.70x = 12,469.36 × 4,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.70x = 54,493,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,493,597.07/8,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.31

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