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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.62, 12,925.57 and 6,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.62, 12,925.57 and 6,544.18 is: 9,805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.62 : 12,925.57 = 6,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.62/12,925.57 = 6,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.62x = 12,925.57 × 6,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.62x = 84,587,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,587,256.68/8,626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.38

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