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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.42, 12,993.26 and 7,633.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.42, 12,993.26 and 7,633.46 is: 11,465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.42 : 12,993.26 = 7,633.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.42/12,993.26 = 7,633.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.42x = 12,993.26 × 7,633.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.42x = 99,183,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,183,524.80/8,650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.75

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