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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.02, 12,627.67 and 3,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.02, 12,627.67 and 3,155.08 is: 4,730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.02 : 12,627.67 = 3,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.02/12,627.67 = 3,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.02x = 12,627.67 × 3,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.02x = 39,841,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,841,309.06/8,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.05

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