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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.16, 12,558.64 and 4,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.16, 12,558.64 and 4,474.72 is: 6,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.16 : 12,558.64 = 4,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.16/12,558.64 = 4,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.16x = 12,558.64 × 4,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.16x = 56,196,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196,397.58/8,382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.29

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