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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.08, 12,696.35 and 4,958.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.08, 12,696.35 and 4,958.15 is: 7,434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.08 : 12,696.35 = 4,958.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.08/12,696.35 = 4,958.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.08x = 12,696.35 × 4,958.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.08x = 62,950,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,950,319.48/8,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.71

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