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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.48, 12,933.72 and 4,401.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.48, 12,933.72 and 4,401.53 is: 6,599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.48 : 12,933.72 = 4,401.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.48/12,933.72 = 4,401.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.48x = 12,933.72 × 4,401.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.48x = 56,928,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,928,091.92/8,626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.23

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