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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.76, 12,923.44 and 4,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.76, 12,923.44 and 4,928.08 is: 7,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.76 : 12,923.44 = 4,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.76/12,923.44 = 4,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.76x = 12,923.44 × 4,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.76x = 63,687,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,687,746.20/8,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.72

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