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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,619.14, 12,917.90 and 4,670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,619.14, 12,917.90 and 4,670.39 is: 6,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,619.14 : 12,917.90 = 4,670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,619.14/12,917.90 = 4,670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,619.14x = 12,917.90 × 4,670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,619.14x = 60,331,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,331,674.95/8,619.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.73

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