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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.94, 12,917.82 and 4,447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.94, 12,917.82 and 4,447.02 is: 6,676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.94 : 12,917.82 = 4,447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.94/12,917.82 = 4,447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.94x = 12,917.82 × 4,447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.94x = 57,445,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,445,803.90/8,603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.69

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