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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,485.44, 12,729.48 and 4,103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,485.44, 12,729.48 and 4,103.22 is: 6,155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,485.44 : 12,729.48 = 4,103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,485.44/12,729.48 = 4,103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,485.44x = 12,729.48 × 4,103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,485.44x = 52,231,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,231,856.93/8,485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.47

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