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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.08, 12,646.13 and 3,748.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.08, 12,646.13 and 3,748.45 is: 5,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.08 : 12,646.13 = 3,748.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.08/12,646.13 = 3,748.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.08x = 12,646.13 × 3,748.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.08x = 47,403,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,403,386.00/8,429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.79

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