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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.44, 12,536.97 and 4,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.44, 12,536.97 and 4,667.44 is: 6,996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.44 : 12,536.97 = 4,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.44/12,536.97 = 4,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.44x = 12,536.97 × 4,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.44x = 58,515,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,515,555.26/8,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.59

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