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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.80, 12,649.10 and 5,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.80, 12,649.10 and 5,305.80 is: 7,965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.80 : 12,649.10 = 5,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.80/12,649.10 = 5,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.80x = 12,649.10 × 5,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.80x = 67,113,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,113,594.78/8,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,965.25

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