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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.38, 12,640.94 and 3,746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.38, 12,640.94 and 3,746.16 is: 5,619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.38 : 12,640.94 = 3,746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.38/12,640.94 = 3,746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.38x = 12,640.94 × 3,746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.38x = 47,354,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,354,983.79/8,427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.18

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