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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.84, 12,514.32 and 4,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.84, 12,514.32 and 4,445.52 is: 6,672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.84 : 12,514.32 = 4,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.84/12,514.32 = 4,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.84x = 12,514.32 × 4,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.84x = 55,632,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632,659.85/8,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,672.31

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