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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,367.54, 12,537.99 and 4,418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,367.54, 12,537.99 and 4,418.66 is: 6,620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,367.54 : 12,537.99 = 4,418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,367.54/12,537.99 = 4,418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,367.54x = 12,537.99 × 4,418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,367.54x = 55,401,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,401,052.20/8,367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.95

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