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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.74, 12,602.88 and 4,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.74, 12,602.88 and 4,026.78 is: 6,031.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.74 : 12,602.88 = 4,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.74/12,602.88 = 4,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.74x = 12,602.88 × 4,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.74x = 50,749,025.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,749,025.13/8,413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.68

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