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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.28, 12,524.22 and 4,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.28, 12,524.22 and 4,459.32 is: 6,680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.28 : 12,524.22 = 4,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.28/12,524.22 = 4,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.28x = 12,524.22 × 4,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.28x = 55,849,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849,504.73/8,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.34

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