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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.58, 12,526.04 and 4,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.58, 12,526.04 and 4,410.68 is: 6,608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.58 : 12,526.04 = 4,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.58/12,526.04 = 4,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.58x = 12,526.04 × 4,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.58x = 55,248,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,248,337.73/8,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.99

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