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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.36, 12,618.82 and 4,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.36, 12,618.82 and 4,250.30 is: 6,379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.36 : 12,618.82 = 4,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.36/12,618.82 = 4,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.36x = 12,618.82 × 4,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.36x = 53,633,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,633,770.65/8,407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.38

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