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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.06, 12,669.64 and 3,251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.06, 12,669.64 and 3,251.94 is: 4,878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.06 : 12,669.64 = 3,251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.06/12,669.64 = 3,251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.06x = 12,669.64 × 3,251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.06x = 41,200,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200,909.10/8,446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.12

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