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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.70, 12,671.55 and 4,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.70, 12,671.55 and 4,065.60 is: 6,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.70 : 12,671.55 = 4,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.70/12,671.55 = 4,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.70x = 12,671.55 × 4,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.70x = 51,517,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,517,453.68/8,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.40

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