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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.70, 12,559.91 and 4,213.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.70, 12,559.91 and 4,213.11 is: 6,317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.70 : 12,559.91 = 4,213.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.70/12,559.91 = 4,213.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.70x = 12,559.91 × 4,213.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.70x = 52,916,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,916,261.35/8,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,317.83

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