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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.03, 12,698.70 and 4,309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.03, 12,698.70 and 4,309.30 is: 6,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.03 : 12,698.70 = 4,309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.03/12,698.70 = 4,309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.03x = 12,698.70 × 4,309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.03x = 54,722,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722,507.91/8,467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.01

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