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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.80, 12,625.02 and 3,734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.80, 12,625.02 and 3,734.16 is: 5,602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.80 : 12,625.02 = 3,734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.80/12,625.02 = 3,734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.80x = 12,625.02 × 3,734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.80x = 47,143,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,143,844.68/8,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.49

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