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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.26, 12,485.73 and 4,429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.26, 12,485.73 and 4,429.74 is: 6,642.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.26 : 12,485.73 = 4,429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.26/12,485.73 = 4,429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.26x = 12,485.73 × 4,429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.26x = 55,308,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,308,537.61/8,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.66

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