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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427, 12,644.18 and 3,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427, 12,644.18 and 3,236.52 is: 4,856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427 : 12,644.18 = 3,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427/12,644.18 = 3,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427x = 12,644.18 × 3,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427x = 40,923,125.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,923,125.27/8,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.19

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