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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.08, 12,637.62 and 4,043.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.08, 12,637.62 and 4,043.79 is: 6,065.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.08 : 12,637.62 = 4,043.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.08/12,637.62 = 4,043.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.08x = 12,637.62 × 4,043.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.08x = 51,103,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,103,881.38/8,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.69

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