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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.21, 12,725.91 and 4,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.21, 12,725.91 and 4,088.34 is: 6,132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.21 : 12,725.91 = 4,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.21/12,725.91 = 4,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.21x = 12,725.91 × 4,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.21x = 52,027,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,027,846.89/8,484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.31

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