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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.46, 13,217.25 and 8,347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.46, 13,217.25 and 8,347.47 is: 12,450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.46 : 13,217.25 = 8,347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.46/13,217.25 = 8,347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.46x = 13,217.25 × 8,347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.46x = 110,330,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,330,597.86/8,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.61

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