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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.77, 12,674.06 and 3,515.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.77, 12,674.06 and 3,515.67 is: 5,273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.77 : 12,674.06 = 3,515.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.77/12,674.06 = 3,515.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.77x = 12,674.06 × 3,515.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.77x = 44,557,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,557,812.52/8,448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.88

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