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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.58, 12,527.54 and 4,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.58, 12,527.54 and 4,411.68 is: 6,610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.58 : 12,527.54 = 4,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.58/12,527.54 = 4,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.58x = 12,527.54 × 4,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.58x = 55,267,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,267,497.67/8,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.49

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