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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.90, 12,668.18 and 3,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.90, 12,668.18 and 3,250.13 is: 4,873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.90 : 12,668.18 = 3,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.90/12,668.18 = 3,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.90x = 12,668.18 × 3,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.90x = 41,173,152.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173,152.27/8,447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.78

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