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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.63, 12,662.93 and 3,519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.63, 12,662.93 and 3,519.99 is: 5,276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.63 : 12,662.93 = 3,519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.63/12,662.93 = 3,519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.63x = 12,662.93 × 3,519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.63x = 44,573,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,573,395.77/8,447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.44

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