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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.07, 12,662.14 and 3,246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.07, 12,662.14 and 3,246.94 is: 4,870.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.07 : 12,662.14 = 3,246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.07/12,662.14 = 3,246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.07x = 12,662.14 × 3,246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.07x = 41,113,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,113,208.85/8,441.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.62

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