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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.60, 12,171.90 and 4,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.60, 12,171.90 and 4,658.60 is: 6,987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.60 : 12,171.90 = 4,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.60/12,171.90 = 4,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.60x = 12,171.90 × 4,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.60x = 56,704,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,704,013.34/8,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.90

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