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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.93, 12,693.44 and 4,247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.93, 12,693.44 and 4,247.38 is: 6,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.93 : 12,693.44 = 4,247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.93/12,693.44 = 4,247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.93x = 12,693.44 × 4,247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.93x = 53,913,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,913,889.67/8,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.58

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