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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.60, 12,555.30 and 4,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.60, 12,555.30 and 4,472.60 is: 6,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.60 : 12,555.30 = 4,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.60/12,555.30 = 4,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.60x = 12,555.30 × 4,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.60x = 56,154,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154,834.78/8,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.60

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