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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.94, 12,474.92 and 4,624.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.94, 12,474.92 and 4,624.22 is: 6,930.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.94 : 12,474.92 = 4,624.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.94/12,474.92 = 4,624.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.94x = 12,474.92 × 4,624.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.94x = 57,686,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,686,774.56/8,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.22

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