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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.40, 12,620.34 and 4,464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.40, 12,620.34 and 4,464.34 is: 6,695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.40 : 12,620.34 = 4,464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.40/12,620.34 = 4,464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.40x = 12,620.34 × 4,464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.40x = 56,341,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341,488.68/8,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,695.05

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