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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,426.94, 12,642.03 and 3,232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,426.94, 12,642.03 and 3,232.41 is: 4,849.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,426.94 : 12,642.03 = 3,232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,426.94/12,642.03 = 3,232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,426.94x = 12,642.03 × 3,232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,426.94x = 40,864,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,864,176.78/8,426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.23

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