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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.17, 12,493.40 and 4,629.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.17, 12,493.40 and 4,629.06 is: 6,943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.17 : 12,493.40 = 4,629.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.17/12,493.40 = 4,629.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.17x = 12,493.40 × 4,629.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.17x = 57,832,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,832,698.20/8,329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.39

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