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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.40, 12,612.60 and 4,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.40, 12,612.60 and 4,196.96 is: 6,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.40 : 12,612.60 = 4,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.40/12,612.60 = 4,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.40x = 12,612.60 × 4,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.40x = 52,934,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,934,577.70/8,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.72

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