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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.84, 12,493.32 and 4,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.84, 12,493.32 and 4,431.52 is: 6,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.84 : 12,493.32 = 4,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.84/12,493.32 = 4,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.84x = 12,493.32 × 4,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.84x = 55,364,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,364,397.45/8,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,651.30

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