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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.30, 12,676.44 and 4,296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.30, 12,676.44 and 4,296.12 is: 6,434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.30 : 12,676.44 = 4,296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.30/12,676.44 = 4,296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.30x = 12,676.44 × 4,296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.30x = 54,459,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459,507.41/8,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.78

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