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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.64, 12,497.09 and 4,433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.64, 12,497.09 and 4,433.13 is: 6,651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.64 : 12,497.09 = 4,433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.64/12,497.09 = 4,433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.64x = 12,497.09 × 4,433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.64x = 55,401,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,401,202.43/8,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,651.10

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