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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429.79, 12,635.06 and 5,135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429.79, 12,635.06 and 5,135.58 is: 7,697.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429.79 : 12,635.06 = 5,135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429.79/12,635.06 = 5,135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429.79x = 12,635.06 × 5,135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429.79x = 64,888,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,888,335.76/8,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.50

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