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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.62, 12,478.11 and 4,420.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.62, 12,478.11 and 4,420.98 is: 6,632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.62 : 12,478.11 = 4,420.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.62/12,478.11 = 4,420.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.62x = 12,478.11 × 4,420.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.62x = 55,165,474.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,165,474.75/8,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.36

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