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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.16, 12,663.23 and 3,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.16, 12,663.23 and 3,246.63 is: 4,870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.16 : 12,663.23 = 3,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.16/12,663.23 = 3,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.16x = 12,663.23 × 3,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.16x = 41,112,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,112,806.18/8,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.52

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