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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.28, 12,558.24 and 4,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.28, 12,558.24 and 4,669.20 is: 7,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.28 : 12,558.24 = 4,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.28/12,558.24 = 4,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.28x = 12,558.24 × 4,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.28x = 58,636,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,636,934.21/8,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.21

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