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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427, 11,629.26 and 4,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427, 11,629.26 and 4,701 is: 6,487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427 : 11,629.26 = 4,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427/11,629.26 = 4,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427x = 11,629.26 × 4,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427x = 54,669,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669,151.26/8,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,487.38

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