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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.46, 12,567.30 and 4,483.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.46, 12,567.30 and 4,483.74 is: 6,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.46 : 12,567.30 = 4,483.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.46/12,567.30 = 4,483.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.46x = 12,567.30 × 4,483.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.46x = 56,348,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,348,505.70/8,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.99

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