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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.93, 12,651.36 and 4,067.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.93, 12,651.36 and 4,067.67 is: 6,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.93 : 12,651.36 = 4,067.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.93/12,651.36 = 4,067.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.93x = 12,651.36 × 4,067.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.93x = 51,461,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,461,557.53/8,446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.34

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