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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.67, 12,631.19 and 5,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.67, 12,631.19 and 5,141.52 is: 7,707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.67 : 12,631.19 = 5,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.67/12,631.19 = 5,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.67x = 12,631.19 × 5,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.67x = 64,943,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,943,490.30/8,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,707.82

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