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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.46, 12,939.69 and 6,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.46, 12,939.69 and 6,886.94 is: 10,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.46 : 12,939.69 = 6,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.46/12,939.69 = 6,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.46x = 12,939.69 × 6,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.46x = 89,114,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,114,868.65/8,626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.41

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