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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.66, 12,661.35 and 4,934.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.66, 12,661.35 and 4,934.55 is: 7,399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.66 : 12,661.35 = 4,934.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.66/12,661.35 = 4,934.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.66x = 12,661.35 × 4,934.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.66x = 62,478,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,478,007.61/8,443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.40

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