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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.46, 12,941.19 and 6,887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.46, 12,941.19 and 6,887.94 is: 10,331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.46 : 12,941.19 = 6,887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.46/12,941.19 = 6,887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.46x = 12,941.19 × 6,887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.46x = 89,138,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,138,140.25/8,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.91

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