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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.46, 12,934.49 and 7,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.46, 12,934.49 and 7,950.56 is: 11,903.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.46 : 12,934.49 = 7,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.46/12,934.49 = 7,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.46x = 12,934.49 × 7,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.46x = 102,836,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,836,334.39/8,639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.10

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