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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.37, 12,546.27 and 4,465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.37, 12,546.27 and 4,465.65 is: 6,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.37 : 12,546.27 = 4,465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.37/12,546.27 = 4,465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.37x = 12,546.27 × 4,465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.37x = 56,027,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,027,250.63/8,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.12

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