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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.63, 12,639.70 and 5,614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.63, 12,639.70 and 5,614.38 is: 8,424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.63 : 12,639.70 = 5,614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.63/12,639.70 = 5,614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.63x = 12,639.70 × 5,614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.63x = 70,964,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,964,078.89/8,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.41

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