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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.98, 12,925.70 and 4,921.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.98, 12,925.70 and 4,921.97 is: 7,371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.98 : 12,925.70 = 4,921.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.98/12,925.70 = 4,921.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.98x = 12,925.70 × 4,921.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.98x = 63,619,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,619,887.62/8,630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.11

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