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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.21, 12,679.74 and 3,257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.21, 12,679.74 and 3,257.73 is: 4,889.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.21 : 12,679.74 = 3,257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.21/12,679.74 = 3,257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.21x = 12,679.74 × 3,257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.21x = 41,307,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,307,169.39/8,448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.46

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