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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.84, 12,672.84 and 3,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.84, 12,672.84 and 3,253.04 is: 4,879.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.84 : 12,672.84 = 3,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.84/12,672.84 = 3,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.84x = 12,672.84 × 3,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.84x = 41,225,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,225,255.43/8,447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.98

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