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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.58, 12,494.47 and 4,655.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.58, 12,494.47 and 4,655.21 is: 6,982.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.58 : 12,494.47 = 4,655.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.58/12,494.47 = 4,655.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.58x = 12,494.47 × 4,655.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.58x = 58,164,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,164,401.29/8,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.88

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