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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.40, 11,657.52 and 4,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.40, 11,657.52 and 4,670.52 is: 6,445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.40 : 11,657.52 = 4,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.40/11,657.52 = 4,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.40x = 11,657.52 × 4,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.40x = 54,446,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,446,680.31/8,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,445.38

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