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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,628.48, 12,936.72 and 4,403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,628.48, 12,936.72 and 4,403.53 is: 6,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,628.48 : 12,936.72 = 4,403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,628.48/12,936.72 = 4,403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,628.48x = 12,936.72 × 4,403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,628.48x = 56,967,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,967,234.62/8,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.23

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