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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.15, 12,647.69 and 2,507.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.15, 12,647.69 and 2,507.07 is: 3,761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.15 : 12,647.69 = 2,507.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.15/12,647.69 = 2,507.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.15x = 12,647.69 × 2,507.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.15x = 31,708,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708,644.17/8,430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.34

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