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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.68, 12,650.98 and 4,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.68, 12,650.98 and 4,067.42 is: 6,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.68 : 12,650.98 = 4,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.68/12,650.98 = 4,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.68x = 12,650.98 × 4,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.68x = 51,456,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,456,849.07/8,446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.96

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