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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.67, 12,656.98 and 4,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.67, 12,656.98 and 4,058.74 is: 6,084.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.67 : 12,656.98 = 4,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.67/12,656.98 = 4,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.67x = 12,656.98 × 4,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.67x = 51,371,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371,307.43/8,443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.00

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