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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.94, 12,527.22 and 4,660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.94, 12,527.22 and 4,660.92 is: 6,986.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.94 : 12,527.22 = 4,660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.94/12,527.22 = 4,660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.94x = 12,527.22 × 4,660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.94x = 58,388,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,388,370.24/8,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.81

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