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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.21, 12,928.86 and 6,123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.21, 12,928.86 and 6,123.46 is: 9,177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.21 : 12,928.86 = 6,123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.21/12,928.86 = 6,123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.21x = 12,928.86 × 6,123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.21x = 79,169,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,169,357.06/8,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.77

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