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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.44, 12,712.73 and 6,628.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.44, 12,712.73 and 6,628.85 is: 9,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.44 : 12,712.73 = 6,628.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.44/12,712.73 = 6,628.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.44x = 12,712.73 × 6,628.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.44x = 84,270,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,270,780.26/8,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.05

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