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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,628.86, 12,961.72 and 6,179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,628.86, 12,961.72 and 6,179.42 is: 9,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,628.86 : 12,961.72 = 6,179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,628.86/12,961.72 = 6,179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,628.86x = 12,961.72 × 6,179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,628.86x = 80,095,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,095,911.80/8,628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.33

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