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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.29, 12,631.92 and 3,740.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.29, 12,631.92 and 3,740.19 is: 5,610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.29 : 12,631.92 = 3,740.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.29/12,631.92 = 3,740.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.29x = 12,631.92 × 3,740.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.29x = 47,245,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245,780.86/8,421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.28

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