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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.87, 12,642.48 and 3,235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.87, 12,642.48 and 3,235.39 is: 4,854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.87 : 12,642.48 = 3,235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.87/12,642.48 = 3,235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.87x = 12,642.48 × 3,235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.87x = 40,903,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,903,321.76/8,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.49

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