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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.91, 12,640.35 and 2,877.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.91, 12,640.35 and 2,877.95 is: 4,317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.91 : 12,640.35 = 2,877.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.91/12,640.35 = 2,877.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.91x = 12,640.35 × 2,877.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.91x = 36,378,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,378,217.69/8,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.43

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