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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.42, 12,631.70 and 3,157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.42, 12,631.70 and 3,157.36 is: 4,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.42 : 12,631.70 = 3,157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.42/12,631.70 = 3,157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.42x = 12,631.70 × 3,157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.42x = 39,882,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,882,824.31/8,427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.51

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