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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.97, 12,664.74 and 4,935.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.97, 12,664.74 and 4,935.59 is: 7,402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.97 : 12,664.74 = 4,935.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.97/12,664.74 = 4,935.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.97x = 12,664.74 × 4,935.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.97x = 62,507,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,507,964.10/8,443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.67

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