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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.26, 12,809.37 and 4,384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.26, 12,809.37 and 4,384.26 is: 6,574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.26 : 12,809.37 = 4,384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.26/12,809.37 = 4,384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.26x = 12,809.37 × 4,384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.26x = 56,159,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,159,608.52/8,542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.33

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