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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.20, 12,931.20 and 4,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.20, 12,931.20 and 4,734.40 is: 7,096.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.20 : 12,931.20 = 4,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.20/12,931.20 = 4,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.20x = 12,931.20 × 4,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.20x = 61,221,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,221,473.28/8,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.33

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