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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436.24, 12,654.36 and 4,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436.24, 12,654.36 and 4,971 is: 7,456.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436.24 : 12,654.36 = 4,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436.24/12,654.36 = 4,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436.24x = 12,654.36 × 4,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436.24x = 62,904,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,904,823.56/8,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.50

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