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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.45, 12,594.99 and 4,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.45, 12,594.99 and 4,705.43 is: 7,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.45 : 12,594.99 = 4,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.45/12,594.99 = 4,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.45x = 12,594.99 × 4,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.45x = 59,264,798.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,264,798.47/8,414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.22

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