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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.33, 12,641.57 and 3,497.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.33, 12,641.57 and 3,497.37 is: 5,246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.33 : 12,641.57 = 3,497.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.33/12,641.57 = 3,497.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.33x = 12,641.57 × 3,497.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.33x = 44,212,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212,230.18/8,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.29

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