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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.26, 12,546.69 and 4,413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.26, 12,546.69 and 4,413.42 is: 6,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.26 : 12,546.69 = 4,413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.26/12,546.69 = 4,413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.26x = 12,546.69 × 4,413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.26x = 55,373,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,373,812.58/8,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.25

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