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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.58, 12,626.08 and 4,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.58, 12,626.08 and 4,033.34 is: 6,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.58 : 12,626.08 = 4,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.58/12,626.08 = 4,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.58x = 12,626.08 × 4,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.58x = 50,925,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,925,273.51/8,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.31

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