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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.60, 12,828.90 and 4,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.60, 12,828.90 and 4,664.60 is: 6,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.60 : 12,828.90 = 4,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.60/12,828.90 = 4,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.60x = 12,828.90 × 4,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.60x = 59,841,686.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,841,686.94/8,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.90

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