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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.94, 12,562.72 and 4,433.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.94, 12,562.72 and 4,433.23 is: 6,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.94 : 12,562.72 = 4,433.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.94/12,562.72 = 4,433.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.94x = 12,562.72 × 4,433.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.94x = 55,693,444.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,693,444.27/8,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.33

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