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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.55, 12,625.27 and 3,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.55, 12,625.27 and 3,483.27 is: 5,226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.55 : 12,625.27 = 3,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.55/12,625.27 = 3,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.55x = 12,625.27 × 3,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.55x = 43,977,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977,215.52/8,414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.33

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