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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.05, 12,536.37 and 4,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.05, 12,536.37 and 4,668.40 is: 6,998.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.05 : 12,536.37 = 4,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.05/12,536.37 = 4,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.05x = 12,536.37 × 4,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.05x = 58,524,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,524,805.38/8,363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.02

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