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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.52, 12,625.42 and 3,153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.52, 12,625.42 and 3,153.58 is: 4,727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.52 : 12,625.42 = 3,153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.52/12,625.42 = 3,153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.52x = 12,625.42 × 3,153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.52x = 39,815,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,815,272.00/8,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.80

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