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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.37, 12,649.58 and 3,992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.37, 12,649.58 and 3,992.42 is: 5,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.37 : 12,649.58 = 3,992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.37/12,649.58 = 3,992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.37x = 12,649.58 × 3,992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.37x = 50,502,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,502,352.97/8,431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.82

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