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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.37, 12,627.63 and 4,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.37, 12,627.63 and 4,034.34 is: 6,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.37 : 12,627.63 = 4,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.37/12,627.63 = 4,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.37x = 12,627.63 × 4,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.37x = 50,944,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,944,152.81/8,414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.42

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