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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.66, 12,635.25 and 4,040.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.66, 12,635.25 and 4,040.94 is: 6,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.66 : 12,635.25 = 4,040.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.66/12,635.25 = 4,040.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.66x = 12,635.25 × 4,040.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.66x = 51,058,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,058,287.14/8,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.42

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