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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.19, 12,462.01 and 4,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.19, 12,462.01 and 4,366.06 is: 6,536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.19 : 12,462.01 = 4,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.19/12,462.01 = 4,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.19x = 12,462.01 × 4,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.19x = 54,409,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,409,883.38/8,324.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.36

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