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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.87, 12,662.07 and 4,544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.87, 12,662.07 and 4,544.07 is: 6,810.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.87 : 12,662.07 = 4,544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.87/12,662.07 = 4,544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.87x = 12,662.07 × 4,544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.87x = 57,537,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537,332.42/8,447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.87

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