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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.90, 12,597.19 and 4,706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.90, 12,597.19 and 4,706.91 is: 7,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.90 : 12,597.19 = 4,706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.90/12,597.19 = 4,706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.90x = 12,597.19 × 4,706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.90x = 59,293,827.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,293,827.82/8,415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.45

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