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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,461.80, 12,704.10 and 4,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,461.80, 12,704.10 and 4,955.40 is: 7,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,461.80 : 12,704.10 = 4,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,461.80/12,704.10 = 4,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,461.80x = 12,704.10 × 4,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,461.80x = 62,953,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,953,897.14/8,461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.78

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