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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.48, 12,925.58 and 3,951.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.48, 12,925.58 and 3,951.41 is: 5,919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.48 : 12,925.58 = 3,951.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.48/12,925.58 = 3,951.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.48x = 12,925.58 × 3,951.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.48x = 51,074,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,074,181.68/8,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.94

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