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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.47, 12,919.31 and 4,228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.47, 12,919.31 and 4,228.07 is: 6,346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.47 : 12,919.31 = 4,228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.47/12,919.31 = 4,228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.47x = 12,919.31 × 4,228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.47x = 54,623,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,623,789.90/8,607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.09

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