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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.30, 12,612.88 and 5,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.30, 12,612.88 and 5,631.48 is: 8,442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.30 : 12,612.88 = 5,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.30/12,612.88 = 5,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.30x = 12,612.88 × 5,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.30x = 71,029,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,029,181.46/8,413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.49

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