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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.22, 12,700.86 and 4,025.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.22, 12,700.86 and 4,025.36 is: 6,041.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.22 : 12,700.86 = 4,025.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.22/12,700.86 = 4,025.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.22x = 12,700.86 × 4,025.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.22x = 51,125,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,125,533.81/8,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.62

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