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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.47, 12,941.33 and 4,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.47, 12,941.33 and 4,246.01 is: 6,370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.47 : 12,941.33 = 4,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.47/12,941.33 = 4,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.47x = 12,941.33 × 4,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.47x = 54,948,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,948,930.66/8,625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.55

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