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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.92, 12,616.88 and 4,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.92, 12,616.88 and 4,714.70 is: 7,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.92 : 12,616.88 = 4,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.92/12,616.88 = 4,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.92x = 12,616.88 × 4,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.92x = 59,484,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,484,717.48/8,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.17

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