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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.64, 12,918.11 and 4,709.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.64, 12,918.11 and 4,709.49 is: 7,066.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.64 : 12,918.11 = 4,709.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.64/12,918.11 = 4,709.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.64x = 12,918.11 × 4,709.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.64x = 60,837,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,837,686.32/8,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.23

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