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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.08, 12,969.30 and 4,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.08, 12,969.30 and 4,269.40 is: 6,396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.08 : 12,969.30 = 4,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.08/12,969.30 = 4,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.08x = 12,969.30 × 4,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.08x = 55,371,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,371,129.42/8,657.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.05

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