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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.74, 12,244.44 and 4,470.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.74, 12,244.44 and 4,470.71 is: 6,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.74 : 12,244.44 = 4,470.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.74/12,244.44 = 4,470.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.74x = 12,244.44 × 4,470.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.74x = 54,741,340.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,741,340.35/8,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.96

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