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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.69, 12,650.87 and 3,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.69, 12,650.87 and 3,169.88 is: 4,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.69 : 12,650.87 = 3,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.69/12,650.87 = 3,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.69x = 12,650.87 × 3,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.69x = 40,101,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,785.24/8,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.21

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