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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,637.68, 12,963.44 and 4,478.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,637.68, 12,963.44 and 4,478.88 is: 6,721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,637.68 : 12,963.44 = 4,478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,637.68/12,963.44 = 4,478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,637.68x = 12,963.44 × 4,478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,637.68x = 58,061,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,061,669.75/8,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.91

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