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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.13, 12,655.22 and 4,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.13, 12,655.22 and 4,281.98 is: 6,413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.13 : 12,655.22 = 4,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.13/12,655.22 = 4,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.13x = 12,655.22 × 4,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.13x = 54,189,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189,409.52/8,449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.61

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