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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,319.84, 12,478.68 and 4,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,319.84, 12,478.68 and 4,421.04 is: 6,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,319.84 : 12,478.68 = 4,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,319.84/12,478.68 = 4,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,319.84x = 12,478.68 × 4,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,319.84x = 55,168,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168,743.43/8,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.99

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