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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.38, 12,641.02 and 2,187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.38, 12,641.02 and 2,187.38 is: 3,281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.38 : 12,641.02 = 2,187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.38/12,641.02 = 2,187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.38x = 12,641.02 × 2,187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.38x = 27,650,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650,740.46/8,427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.06

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