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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.70, 12,663.48 and 4,058.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.70, 12,663.48 and 4,058.42 is: 6,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.70 : 12,663.48 = 4,058.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.70/12,663.48 = 4,058.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.70x = 12,663.48 × 4,058.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.70x = 51,393,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,393,720.50/8,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.31

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