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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.47, 12,883.86 and 4,653.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.47, 12,883.86 and 4,653.10 is: 6,964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.47 : 12,883.86 = 4,653.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.47/12,883.86 = 4,653.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.47x = 12,883.86 × 4,653.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.47x = 59,949,856.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,949,856.76/8,607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.86

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