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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.23, 12,543.52 and 4,422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.23, 12,543.52 and 4,422.34 is: 6,626.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.23 : 12,543.52 = 4,422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.23/12,543.52 = 4,422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.23x = 12,543.52 × 4,422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.23x = 55,471,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,471,710.24/8,371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.47

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