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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614.49, 12,926.66 and 4,665.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614.49, 12,926.66 and 4,665.87 is: 7,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614.49 : 12,926.66 = 4,665.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614.49/12,926.66 = 4,665.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614.49x = 12,926.66 × 4,665.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614.49x = 60,314,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,314,091.76/8,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.47

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