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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.57, 12,344.30 and 4,493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.57, 12,344.30 and 4,493.63 is: 6,725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.57 : 12,344.30 = 4,493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.57/12,344.30 = 4,493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.57x = 12,344.30 × 4,493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.57x = 55,470,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,470,672.62/8,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.70

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