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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.40, 12,676.20 and 4,290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.40, 12,676.20 and 4,290.10 is: 6,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.40 : 12,676.20 = 4,290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.40/12,676.20 = 4,290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.40x = 12,676.20 × 4,290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.40x = 54,382,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,382,165.62/8,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.26

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