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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.46, 12,618.76 and 4,468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.46, 12,618.76 and 4,468.94 is: 6,701.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.46 : 12,618.76 = 4,468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.46/12,618.76 = 4,468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.46x = 12,618.76 × 4,468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.46x = 56,392,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,392,481.31/8,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,701.06

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