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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,469.10, 12,704.01 and 2,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,469.10, 12,704.01 and 2,625.82 is: 3,938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,469.10 : 12,704.01 = 2,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,469.10/12,704.01 = 2,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,469.10x = 12,704.01 × 2,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,469.10x = 33,358,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,443.54/8,469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.84

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