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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.70, 12,652.20 and 4,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.70, 12,652.20 and 4,272.60 is: 6,412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.70 : 12,652.20 = 4,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.70/12,652.20 = 4,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.70x = 12,652.20 × 4,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.70x = 54,057,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,057,789.72/8,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.78

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