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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.77, 12,666.39 and 3,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.77, 12,666.39 and 3,252.43 is: 4,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.77 : 12,666.39 = 3,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.77/12,666.39 = 3,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.77x = 12,666.39 × 3,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.77x = 41,196,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,196,546.83/8,447.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.62

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