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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.44, 12,642.78 and 3,232.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.44, 12,642.78 and 3,232.91 is: 4,849.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.44 : 12,642.78 = 3,232.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.44/12,642.78 = 3,232.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.44x = 12,642.78 × 3,232.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.44x = 40,872,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,872,906.68/8,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.98

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