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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.55, 12,628.13 and 4,256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.55, 12,628.13 and 4,256.49 is: 6,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.55 : 12,628.13 = 4,256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.55/12,628.13 = 4,256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.55x = 12,628.13 × 4,256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.55x = 53,751,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,751,487.78/8,413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.68

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