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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.16, 12,645.46 and 4,732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.16, 12,645.46 and 4,732.12 is: 7,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.16 : 12,645.46 = 4,732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.16/12,645.46 = 4,732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.16x = 12,645.46 × 4,732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.16x = 59,839,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,839,834.18/8,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.05

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