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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.97, 12,543.09 and 4,412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.97, 12,543.09 and 4,412.74 is: 6,609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.97 : 12,543.09 = 4,412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.97/12,543.09 = 4,412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.97x = 12,543.09 × 4,412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.97x = 55,349,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,349,394.97/8,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.70

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