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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.80, 12,708.60 and 4,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.80, 12,708.60 and 4,958.40 is: 7,444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.80 : 12,708.60 = 4,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.80/12,708.60 = 4,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.80x = 12,708.60 × 4,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.80x = 63,014,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,014,322.24/8,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.28

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