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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.46, 11,729.99 and 4,963.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.46, 11,729.99 and 4,963.81 is: 6,850.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.46 : 11,729.99 = 4,963.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.46/11,729.99 = 4,963.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.46x = 11,729.99 × 4,963.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.46x = 58,225,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,225,424.75/8,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.49

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