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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,629.63, 12,933.85 and 4,467.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,629.63, 12,933.85 and 4,467.27 is: 6,695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,629.63 : 12,933.85 = 4,467.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,629.63/12,933.85 = 4,467.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,629.63x = 12,933.85 × 4,467.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,629.63x = 57,778,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,778,985.61/8,629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,695.42

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