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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.12, 12,637.68 and 2,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.12, 12,637.68 and 2,269.12 is: 3,403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.12 : 12,637.68 = 2,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.12/12,637.68 = 2,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.12x = 12,637.68 × 2,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.12x = 28,676,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,676,412.44/8,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.68

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