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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.23, 12,536.03 and 4,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.23, 12,536.03 and 4,417.34 is: 6,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.23 : 12,536.03 = 4,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.23/12,536.03 = 4,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.23x = 12,536.03 × 4,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.23x = 55,375,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,375,916.01/8,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.98

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