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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,319.97, 12,485.21 and 4,427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,319.97, 12,485.21 and 4,427.11 is: 6,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,319.97 : 12,485.21 = 4,427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,319.97/12,485.21 = 4,427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,319.97x = 12,485.21 × 4,427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,319.97x = 55,273,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273,358.64/8,319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.46

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