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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426.70, 12,639.24 and 4,751.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426.70, 12,639.24 and 4,751.73 is: 7,127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426.70 : 12,639.24 = 4,751.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426.70/12,639.24 = 4,751.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426.70x = 12,639.24 × 4,751.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426.70x = 60,058,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,058,255.89/8,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.14

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