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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.88, 12,931.20 and 4,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.88, 12,931.20 and 4,237.68 is: 6,353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.88 : 12,931.20 = 4,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.88/12,931.20 = 4,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.88x = 12,931.20 × 4,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.88x = 54,798,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,798,287.62/8,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,353.51

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