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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.95, 12,548.55 and 4,471.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.95, 12,548.55 and 4,471.23 is: 6,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.95 : 12,548.55 = 4,471.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.95/12,548.55 = 4,471.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.95x = 12,548.55 × 4,471.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.95x = 56,107,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,107,453.22/8,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.24

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