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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620.34, 12,936.18 and 4,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620.34, 12,936.18 and 4,727.48 is: 7,094.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620.34 : 12,936.18 = 4,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620.34/12,936.18 = 4,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620.34x = 12,936.18 × 4,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620.34x = 61,155,532.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155,532.23/8,620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.33

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