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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.76, 12,939.42 and 4,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.76, 12,939.42 and 4,674.27 is: 7,012.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.76 : 12,939.42 = 4,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.76/12,939.42 = 4,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.76x = 12,939.42 × 4,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.76x = 60,482,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,482,342.72/8,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.64

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