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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.58, 12,674.10 and 4,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.58, 12,674.10 and 4,065.36 is: 6,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.58 : 12,674.10 = 4,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.58/12,674.10 = 4,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.58x = 12,674.10 × 4,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.58x = 51,524,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,524,779.18/8,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.35

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