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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.94, 12,536.22 and 4,666.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.94, 12,536.22 and 4,666.94 is: 6,995.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.94 : 12,536.22 = 4,666.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.94/12,536.22 = 4,666.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.94x = 12,536.22 × 4,666.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.94x = 58,505,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,505,786.57/8,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.84

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