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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.35, 12,663.51 and 3,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.35, 12,663.51 and 3,246.82 is: 4,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.35 : 12,663.51 = 3,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.35/12,663.51 = 3,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.35x = 12,663.51 × 3,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.35x = 41,116,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,116,093.70/8,441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.80

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