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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,284.41, 12,417.63 and 4,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,284.41, 12,417.63 and 4,127.52 is: 6,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,284.41 : 12,417.63 = 4,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,284.41/12,417.63 = 4,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,284.41x = 12,417.63 × 4,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,284.41x = 51,254,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,254,016.18/8,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.80

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