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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.84, 12,671.34 and 3,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.84, 12,671.34 and 3,252.04 is: 4,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.84 : 12,671.34 = 3,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.84/12,671.34 = 3,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.84x = 12,671.34 × 3,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.84x = 41,207,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,207,704.53/8,446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.48

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