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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.30, 12,814.95 and 4,606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.30, 12,814.95 and 4,606.70 is: 6,910.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.30 : 12,814.95 = 4,606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.30/12,814.95 = 4,606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.30x = 12,814.95 × 4,606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.30x = 59,034,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,034,630.17/8,543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.05

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