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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.22, 12,546.52 and 4,424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.22, 12,546.52 and 4,424.34 is: 6,629.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.22 : 12,546.52 = 4,424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.22/12,546.52 = 4,424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.22x = 12,546.52 × 4,424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.22x = 55,510,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,510,070.30/8,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,629.48

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