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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.49, 12,247.07 and 4,472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.49, 12,247.07 and 4,472.46 is: 6,705.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.49 : 12,247.07 = 4,472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.49/12,247.07 = 4,472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.49x = 12,247.07 × 4,472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.49x = 54,774,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,774,508.33/8,168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.59

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