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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.98, 12,658.33 and 4,276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.98, 12,658.33 and 4,276.31 is: 6,415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.98 : 12,658.33 = 4,276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.98/12,658.33 = 4,276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.98x = 12,658.33 × 4,276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.98x = 54,130,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,130,861.16/8,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.14

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