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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.63, 12,623.94 and 4,250.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.63, 12,623.94 and 4,250.79 is: 6,376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.63 : 12,623.94 = 4,250.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.63/12,623.94 = 4,250.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.63x = 12,623.94 × 4,250.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.63x = 53,661,717.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,661,717.91/8,415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.44

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