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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.70, 12,635.25 and 3,491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.70, 12,635.25 and 3,491.86 is: 5,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.70 : 12,635.25 = 3,491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.70/12,635.25 = 3,491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.70x = 12,635.25 × 3,491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.70x = 44,120,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,120,524.07/8,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.91

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