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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.38, 12,759.45 and 4,296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.38, 12,759.45 and 4,296.27 is: 6,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.38 : 12,759.45 = 4,296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.38/12,759.45 = 4,296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.38x = 12,759.45 × 4,296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.38x = 54,818,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,818,042.25/8,510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,441.32

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