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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,628.22, 12,939.09 and 4,247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,628.22, 12,939.09 and 4,247.74 is: 6,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,628.22 : 12,939.09 = 4,247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,628.22/12,939.09 = 4,247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,628.22x = 12,939.09 × 4,247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,628.22x = 54,961,890.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,961,890.16/8,628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.01

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