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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,641.40, 12,963.90 and 4,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,641.40, 12,963.90 and 4,940.60 is: 7,411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,641.40 : 12,963.90 = 4,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,641.40/12,963.90 = 4,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,641.40x = 12,963.90 × 4,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,641.40x = 64,049,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,049,444.34/8,641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.93

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