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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.67, 12,925.78 and 4,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.67, 12,925.78 and 4,244.20 is: 6,361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.67 : 12,925.78 = 4,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.67/12,925.78 = 4,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.67x = 12,925.78 × 4,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.67x = 54,859,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,859,552.55/8,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.51

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