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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.21, 12,524.98 and 4,655.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.21, 12,524.98 and 4,655.34 is: 6,976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.21 : 12,524.98 = 4,655.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.21/12,524.98 = 4,655.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.21x = 12,524.98 × 4,655.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.21x = 58,308,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,308,040.39/8,358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.14

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