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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.68, 12,647.98 and 4,065.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.68, 12,647.98 and 4,065.42 is: 6,088.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.68 : 12,647.98 = 4,065.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.68/12,647.98 = 4,065.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.68x = 12,647.98 × 4,065.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.68x = 51,419,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,419,350.85/8,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.96

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