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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.92, 12,640.68 and 3,231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.92, 12,640.68 and 3,231.75 is: 4,848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.92 : 12,640.68 = 3,231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.92/12,640.68 = 3,231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.92x = 12,640.68 × 3,231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.92x = 40,851,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851,517.59/8,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.32

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