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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,432.44, 12,639.18 and 3,162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,432.44, 12,639.18 and 3,162.34 is: 4,739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,432.44 : 12,639.18 = 3,162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,432.44/12,639.18 = 3,162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,432.44x = 12,639.18 × 3,162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,432.44x = 39,969,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969,384.48/8,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.95

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