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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.50, 12,535.76 and 4,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.50, 12,535.76 and 4,668.48 is: 6,996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.50 : 12,535.76 = 4,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.50/12,535.76 = 4,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.50x = 12,535.76 × 4,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.50x = 58,522,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,522,944.84/8,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.59

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