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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.72, 12,735.24 and 4,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.72, 12,735.24 and 4,329.40 is: 6,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.72 : 12,735.24 = 4,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.72/12,735.24 = 4,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.72x = 12,735.24 × 4,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.72x = 55,135,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135,948.06/8,501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.27

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