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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.76, 12,486.48 and 4,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.76, 12,486.48 and 4,430.24 is: 6,643.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.76 : 12,486.48 = 4,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.76/12,486.48 = 4,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.76x = 12,486.48 × 4,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.76x = 55,318,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,318,103.16/8,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.41

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