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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,628.26, 11,904.96 and 6,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,628.26, 11,904.96 and 6,266.30 is: 8,646.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,628.26 : 11,904.96 = 6,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,628.26/11,904.96 = 6,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,628.26x = 11,904.96 × 6,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,628.26x = 74,600,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,600,050.85/8,628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.01

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