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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.01, 12,607.02 and 4,459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.01, 12,607.02 and 4,459.68 is: 6,682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.01 : 12,607.02 = 4,459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.01/12,607.02 = 4,459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.01x = 12,607.02 × 4,459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.01x = 56,223,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223,274.95/8,414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.10

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