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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.96, 12,838.77 and 4,866.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.96, 12,838.77 and 4,866.93 is: 7,297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.96 : 12,838.77 = 4,866.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.96/12,838.77 = 4,866.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.96x = 12,838.77 × 4,866.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.96x = 62,485,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,485,394.88/8,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.17

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