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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,468.47, 12,695.14 and 4,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,468.47, 12,695.14 and 4,306.15 is: 6,455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,468.47 : 12,695.14 = 4,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,468.47/12,695.14 = 4,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,468.47x = 12,695.14 × 4,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,468.47x = 54,667,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,667,177.11/8,468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,455.38

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