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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.59, 12,545.11 and 4,464.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.59, 12,545.11 and 4,464.87 is: 6,697.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.59 : 12,545.11 = 4,464.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.59/12,545.11 = 4,464.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.59x = 12,545.11 × 4,464.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.59x = 56,012,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,012,285.29/8,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.96

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