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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,440.66, 12,662.48 and 3,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,440.66, 12,662.48 and 3,246.13 is: 4,869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,440.66 : 12,662.48 = 3,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,440.66/12,662.48 = 3,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,440.66x = 12,662.48 × 3,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,440.66x = 41,104,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104,039.97/8,440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.77

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