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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442.96, 12,663 and 3,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442.96, 12,663 and 3,248.88 is: 4,872.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442.96 : 12,663 = 3,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442.96/12,663 = 3,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442.96x = 12,663 × 3,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442.96x = 41,140,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,140,567.44/8,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.77

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