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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.65, 12,946.41 and 6,410.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.65, 12,946.41 and 6,410.61 is: 9,620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.65 : 12,946.41 = 6,410.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.65/12,946.41 = 6,410.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.65x = 12,946.41 × 6,410.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.65x = 82,994,385.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,994,385.41/8,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.70

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