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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.30, 12,933.45 and 7,643.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.30, 12,933.45 and 7,643.10 is: 11,464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.30 : 12,933.45 = 7,643.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.30/12,933.45 = 7,643.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.30x = 12,933.45 × 7,643.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.30x = 98,851,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,851,651.70/8,622.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,464.65

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