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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.48, 12,543.96 and 4,662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.48, 12,543.96 and 4,662.64 is: 6,994.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.48 : 12,543.96 = 4,662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.48/12,543.96 = 4,662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.48x = 12,543.96 × 4,662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.48x = 58,487,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,487,969.65/8,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.09

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