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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.58, 12,977.80 and 4,213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.58, 12,977.80 and 4,213.32 is: 6,320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.58 : 12,977.80 = 4,213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.58/12,977.80 = 4,213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.58x = 12,977.80 × 4,213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.58x = 54,679,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,679,624.30/8,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.19

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