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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.70, 12,549.68 and 4,471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.70, 12,549.68 and 4,471.98 is: 6,705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.70 : 12,549.68 = 4,471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.70/12,549.68 = 4,471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.70x = 12,549.68 × 4,471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.70x = 56,121,917.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,121,917.97/8,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.37

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