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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.26, 12,633.60 and 4,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.26, 12,633.60 and 4,730.04 is: 7,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.26 : 12,633.60 = 4,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.26/12,633.60 = 4,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.26x = 12,633.60 × 4,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.26x = 59,757,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,757,433.34/8,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.65

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