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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.53, 12,932.58 and 3,359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.53, 12,932.58 and 3,359.25 is: 5,035.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.53 : 12,932.58 = 3,359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.53/12,932.58 = 3,359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.53x = 12,932.58 × 3,359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.53x = 43,443,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,443,769.37/8,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.48

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