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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.72, 12,642.80 and 3,497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.72, 12,642.80 and 3,497.80 is: 5,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.72 : 12,642.80 = 3,497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.72/12,642.80 = 3,497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.72x = 12,642.80 × 3,497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.72x = 44,221,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221,985.84/8,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.34

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