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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.83, 12,664.47 and 4,280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.83, 12,664.47 and 4,280.71 is: 6,424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.83 : 12,664.47 = 4,280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.83/12,664.47 = 4,280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.83x = 12,664.47 × 4,280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.83x = 54,212,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,212,923.37/8,437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,424.98

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