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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.37, 12,562.17 and 4,213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.37, 12,562.17 and 4,213.68 is: 6,320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.37 : 12,562.17 = 4,213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.37/12,562.17 = 4,213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.37x = 12,562.17 × 4,213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.37x = 52,932,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,932,964.49/8,375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.07

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