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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.47, 12,544.03 and 4,411.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.47, 12,544.03 and 4,411.65 is: 6,621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.47 : 12,544.03 = 4,411.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.47/12,544.03 = 4,411.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.47x = 12,544.03 × 4,411.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.47x = 55,339,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,339,922.50/8,357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.61

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