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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.41, 12,930.39 and 4,462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.41, 12,930.39 and 4,462.23 is: 6,688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.41 : 12,930.39 = 4,462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.41/12,930.39 = 4,462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.41x = 12,930.39 × 4,462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.41x = 57,698,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,698,374.17/8,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.57

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