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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.26, 12,494.72 and 4,435.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.26, 12,494.72 and 4,435.74 is: 6,651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.26 : 12,494.72 = 4,435.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.26/12,494.72 = 4,435.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.26x = 12,494.72 × 4,435.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.26x = 55,423,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423,329.29/8,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,651.66

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