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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.92, 12,847.25 and 4,618.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.92, 12,847.25 and 4,618.02 is: 6,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.92 : 12,847.25 = 4,618.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.92/12,847.25 = 4,618.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.92x = 12,847.25 × 4,618.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.92x = 59,328,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,328,770.12/8,564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.95

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