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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.46, 12,618.98 and 4,250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.46, 12,618.98 and 4,250.41 is: 6,379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.46 : 12,618.98 = 4,250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.46/12,618.98 = 4,250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.46x = 12,618.98 × 4,250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.46x = 53,635,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635,838.78/8,407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.55

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