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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.78, 12,726.06 and 4,977.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.78, 12,726.06 and 4,977.93 is: 7,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.78 : 12,726.06 = 4,977.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.78/12,726.06 = 4,977.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.78x = 12,726.06 × 4,977.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.78x = 63,349,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,349,464.91/8,486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.49

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