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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.66, 12,933.82 and 4,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.66, 12,933.82 and 4,179.52 is: 6,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.66 : 12,933.82 = 4,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.66/12,933.82 = 4,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.66x = 12,933.82 × 4,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.66x = 54,057,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,057,159.37/8,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.29

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