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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.98, 12,697.70 and 4,959.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.98, 12,697.70 and 4,959.11 is: 7,436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.98 : 12,697.70 = 4,959.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.98/12,697.70 = 4,959.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.98x = 12,697.70 × 4,959.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.98x = 62,969,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,969,202.76/8,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.15

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