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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.58, 12,635.81 and 3,742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.58, 12,635.81 and 3,742.48 is: 5,613.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.58 : 12,635.81 = 3,742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.58/12,635.81 = 3,742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.58x = 12,635.81 × 3,742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.58x = 47,289,266.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,289,266.21/8,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.92

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