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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.64, 12,541.62 and 4,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.64, 12,541.62 and 4,463 is: 6,695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.64 : 12,541.62 = 4,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.64/12,541.62 = 4,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.64x = 12,541.62 × 4,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.64x = 55,973,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,973,250.06/8,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,695.65

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