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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.33, 12,632.90 and 4,040.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.33, 12,632.90 and 4,040.37 is: 6,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.33 : 12,632.90 = 4,040.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.33/12,632.90 = 4,040.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.33x = 12,632.90 × 4,040.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.33x = 51,041,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,041,590.17/8,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,056.67

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