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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.20, 12,662.82 and 4,282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.20, 12,662.82 and 4,282.80 is: 6,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.20 : 12,662.82 = 4,282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.20/12,662.82 = 4,282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.20x = 12,662.82 × 4,282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.20x = 54,232,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232,325.50/8,446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.91

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