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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.04, 12,644.93 and 3,164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.04, 12,644.93 and 3,164.46 is: 4,747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.04 : 12,644.93 = 3,164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.04/12,644.93 = 3,164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.04x = 12,644.93 × 3,164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.04x = 40,014,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,014,418.65/8,429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.21

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