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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.88, 12,927.60 and 4,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.88, 12,927.60 and 4,233.06 is: 6,344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.88 : 12,927.60 = 4,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.88/12,927.60 = 4,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.88x = 12,927.60 × 4,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.88x = 54,723,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723,306.46/8,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.82

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