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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.73, 12,663.26 and 3,520.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.73, 12,663.26 and 3,520.07 is: 5,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.73 : 12,663.26 = 3,520.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.73/12,663.26 = 3,520.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.73x = 12,663.26 × 3,520.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.73x = 44,575,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,575,561.63/8,446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,277.26

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