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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.28, 12,642.32 and 4,210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.28, 12,642.32 and 4,210.72 is: 6,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.28 : 12,642.32 = 4,210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.28/12,642.32 = 4,210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.28x = 12,642.32 × 4,210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.28x = 53,233,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,233,269.67/8,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,316.78

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