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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,469.64, 12,703.62 and 2,625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,469.64, 12,703.62 and 2,625.64 is: 3,938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,469.64 : 12,703.62 = 2,625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,469.64/12,703.62 = 2,625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,469.64x = 12,703.62 × 2,625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,469.64x = 33,355,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,355,132.82/8,469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.20

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