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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.28, 12,653.19 and 4,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.28, 12,653.19 and 4,273.20 is: 6,413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.28 : 12,653.19 = 4,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.28/12,653.19 = 4,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.28x = 12,653.19 × 4,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.28x = 54,069,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,069,611.51/8,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.74

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