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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.13, 12,541.40 and 4,462.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.13, 12,541.40 and 4,462.41 is: 6,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.13 : 12,541.40 = 4,462.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.13/12,541.40 = 4,462.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.13x = 12,541.40 × 4,462.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.13x = 55,964,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,964,806.07/8,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.25

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