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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.91, 12,932.87 and 4,464.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.91, 12,932.87 and 4,464.72 is: 6,693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.91 : 12,932.87 = 4,464.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.91/12,932.87 = 4,464.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.91x = 12,932.87 × 4,464.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.91x = 57,741,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,741,621.02/8,626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.20

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