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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.60, 12,635.40 and 4,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.60, 12,635.40 and 4,038.80 is: 6,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.60 : 12,635.40 = 4,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.60/12,635.40 = 4,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.60x = 12,635.40 × 4,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.60x = 51,031,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,031,853.52/8,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.20

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