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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,506.74, 12,753.31 and 4,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,506.74, 12,753.31 and 4,287.72 is: 6,428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,506.74 : 12,753.31 = 4,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,506.74/12,753.31 = 4,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,506.74x = 12,753.31 × 4,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,506.74x = 54,682,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682,622.35/8,506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,428.15

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