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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.08, 12,939.12 and 4,463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.08, 12,939.12 and 4,463.96 is: 6,696.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.08 : 12,939.12 = 4,463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.08/12,939.12 = 4,463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.08x = 12,939.12 × 4,463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.08x = 57,759,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,759,714.12/8,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,696.72

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