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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.96, 12,914.40 and 4,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.96, 12,914.40 and 4,711.04 is: 7,053.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.96 : 12,914.40 = 4,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.96/12,914.40 = 4,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.96x = 12,914.40 × 4,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.96x = 60,840,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,840,254.98/8,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.98

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