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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.23, 12,503.75 and 4,635.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.23, 12,503.75 and 4,635.39 is: 6,956.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.23 : 12,503.75 = 4,635.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.23/12,503.75 = 4,635.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.23x = 12,503.75 × 4,635.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.23x = 57,959,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,959,734.54/8,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.09

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