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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.80, 12,647.99 and 3,236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.80, 12,647.99 and 3,236.63 is: 4,855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.80 : 12,647.99 = 3,236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.80/12,647.99 = 3,236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.80x = 12,647.99 × 3,236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.80x = 40,936,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,936,808.73/8,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.63

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