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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.62, 12,637.23 and 4,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.62, 12,637.23 and 4,262.56 is: 6,397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.62 : 12,637.23 = 4,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.62/12,637.23 = 4,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.62x = 12,637.23 × 4,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.62x = 53,866,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,866,951.11/8,419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,397.79

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