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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,456.44, 12,676.84 and 4,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,456.44, 12,676.84 and 4,016.20 is: 6,020.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,456.44 : 12,676.84 = 4,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,456.44/12,676.84 = 4,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,456.44x = 12,676.84 × 4,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,456.44x = 50,912,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,912,724.81/8,456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.59

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