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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.25, 12,497.03 and 4,383.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.25, 12,497.03 and 4,383.39 is: 6,575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.25 : 12,497.03 = 4,383.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.25/12,497.03 = 4,383.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.25x = 12,497.03 × 4,383.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.25x = 54,779,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,779,334.41/8,330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.95

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