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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.30, 12,968.91 and 4,260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.30, 12,968.91 and 4,260.09 is: 6,392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.30 : 12,968.91 = 4,260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.30/12,968.91 = 4,260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.30x = 12,968.91 × 4,260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.30x = 55,248,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,248,772.44/8,642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,392.84

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