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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.41, 12,948.61 and 4,475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.41, 12,948.61 and 4,475.22 is: 6,708.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.41 : 12,948.61 = 4,475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.41/12,948.61 = 4,475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.41x = 12,948.61 × 4,475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.41x = 57,947,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,947,878.44/8,637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.94

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