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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,629.58, 12,927.93 and 4,463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,629.58, 12,927.93 and 4,463.34 is: 6,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,629.58 : 12,927.93 = 4,463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,629.58/12,927.93 = 4,463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,629.58x = 12,927.93 × 4,463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,629.58x = 57,701,747.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,701,747.09/8,629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,686.51

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