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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.24, 12,554.46 and 4,471.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.24, 12,554.46 and 4,471.38 is: 6,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.24 : 12,554.46 = 4,471.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.24/12,554.46 = 4,471.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.24x = 12,554.46 × 4,471.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.24x = 56,135,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,135,761.35/8,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.40

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