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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.36, 12,466.89 and 4,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.36, 12,466.89 and 4,366.16 is: 6,538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.36 : 12,466.89 = 4,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.36/12,466.89 = 4,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.36x = 12,466.89 × 4,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.36x = 54,432,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,432,374.11/8,324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.93

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