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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.67, 12,523.31 and 4,650.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.67, 12,523.31 and 4,650.11 is: 6,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.67 : 12,523.31 = 4,650.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.67/12,523.31 = 4,650.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.67x = 12,523.31 × 4,650.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.67x = 58,234,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234,747.60/8,340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.02

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