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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.28, 12,646.91 and 2,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.28, 12,646.91 and 2,882.32 is: 4,323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.28 : 12,646.91 = 2,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.28/12,646.91 = 2,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.28x = 12,646.91 × 2,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.28x = 36,452,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,452,427.22/8,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.99

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