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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.49, 12,934.14 and 3,944.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.49, 12,934.14 and 3,944.11 is: 5,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.49 : 12,934.14 = 3,944.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.49/12,934.14 = 3,944.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.49x = 12,934.14 × 3,944.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.49x = 51,013,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,013,670.92/8,625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,914.29

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