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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.10, 12,995.06 and 4,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.10, 12,995.06 and 4,224.84 is: 6,337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.10 : 12,995.06 = 4,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.10/12,995.06 = 4,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.10x = 12,995.06 × 4,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.10x = 54,902,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,902,028.17/8,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.46

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