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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.38, 12,941.85 and 4,675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.38, 12,941.85 and 4,675.89 is: 7,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.38 : 12,941.85 = 4,675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.38/12,941.85 = 4,675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.38x = 12,941.85 × 4,675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.38x = 60,514,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,514,667.00/8,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.07

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