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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.60, 12,816.90 and 4,656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.60, 12,816.90 and 4,656.60 is: 6,984.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.60 : 12,816.90 = 4,656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.60/12,816.90 = 4,656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.60x = 12,816.90 × 4,656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.60x = 59,683,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,683,176.54/8,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.90

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