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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.96, 12,624.23 and 4,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.96, 12,624.23 and 4,253.91 is: 6,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.96 : 12,624.23 = 4,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.96/12,624.23 = 4,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.96x = 12,624.23 × 4,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.96x = 53,702,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,702,338.24/8,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.80

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