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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.69, 12,645.84 and 3,751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.69, 12,645.84 and 3,751.32 is: 5,627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.69 : 12,645.84 = 3,751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.69/12,645.84 = 3,751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.69x = 12,645.84 × 3,751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.69x = 47,438,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,438,592.51/8,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.56

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