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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.01, 12,951.94 and 4,187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.01, 12,951.94 and 4,187.27 is: 6,282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.01 : 12,951.94 = 4,187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.01/12,951.94 = 4,187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.01x = 12,951.94 × 4,187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.01x = 54,233,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233,257.25/8,632.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.81

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