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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.42, 11,887.29 and 6,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.42, 11,887.29 and 6,263.46 is: 8,632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.42 : 11,887.29 = 6,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.42/11,887.29 = 6,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.42x = 11,887.29 × 6,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.42x = 74,455,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,455,565.42/8,625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.11

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