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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,416.35, 12,611.66 and 4,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,416.35, 12,611.66 and 4,244.70 is: 6,360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,416.35 : 12,611.66 = 4,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,416.35/12,611.66 = 4,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,416.35x = 12,611.66 × 4,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,416.35x = 53,532,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,532,691.98/8,416.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.56

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