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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.67, 12,697.19 and 4,958.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.67, 12,697.19 and 4,958.45 is: 7,435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.67 : 12,697.19 = 4,958.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.67/12,697.19 = 4,958.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.67x = 12,697.19 × 4,958.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.67x = 62,958,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,958,359.69/8,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.14

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