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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.54, 12,925.05 and 4,921.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.54, 12,925.05 and 4,921.53 is: 7,370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.54 : 12,925.05 = 4,921.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.54/12,925.05 = 4,921.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.54x = 12,925.05 × 4,921.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.54x = 63,610,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,610,972.86/8,630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.45

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