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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.89, 12,462.71 and 4,616.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.89, 12,462.71 and 4,616.19 is: 6,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.89 : 12,462.71 = 4,616.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.89/12,462.71 = 4,616.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.89x = 12,462.71 × 4,616.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.89x = 57,530,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,530,240.16/8,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.80

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