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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.01, 12,636.61 and 4,918.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.01, 12,636.61 and 4,918.03 is: 7,374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.01 : 12,636.61 = 4,918.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.01/12,636.61 = 4,918.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.01x = 12,636.61 × 4,918.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.01x = 62,147,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,147,200.96/8,427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.76

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